USA: Hal McEvoy Named New IAAPA President & CEO
Hal McEvoy
Yesterday, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has named Hal McEvoy new President and CEO of the association with immediate effect. After the resignation of his predecessor Paul Noland in February this year, McEvoy has been leading the association as interim President and CEO (cf. EAP news from Feb 16th, 2018). Looking back on 43 years of professional experience in the amusement industry – 42 years of which he spent with Busch Entertainment Corporation/SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment –, McEvoy took over the role as Chief Financial Officer of IAAPA in early 2017 (cf. EAP news from April 11th, 2017). Previously, he was a member of IAAPA’s Audit Committee, which he chaired from 2013 to 2016.
“Hal did an outstanding job as interim President and CEO. His vast industry experience, business acumen, affable leadership style, and his recent experience working with our members and supporting our team around the world make him the ideal President and CEO […],” commented Hank Salemi, Chairman of the IAAPA Compensation Committee and Park President, Six Flags Great America.
“I am deeply honored to be named President and CEO by the IAAPA Board of Directors. […] I look forward to building on the foundation laid this year that will take IAAPA into the next 100 years. We will work to give our members the best expos, networking events, and educational programs; develop and deliver innovative new products and services; and tell the story of this important and professional, yet fun-focused industry to the public, policymakers, and press around the globe,” said McEvoy. (eap)
