USA: Staff Changes at SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.

Since the beginning of this month, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., operator of eleven theme parks across the USA, has a new Chief Financial Officer. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Peter J. Crage for this position, who replaces Interim CFO Marc. G. Swanson. Crage joins the team with more than 30 years of experience. Most recently, he served as CFO at Extended Stay America, Inc. and previously at Cedar Fair, L.P. An additional change in staff will be made with effect from September 8, 2015 with Anthony Esparza taking over the position as Chief Creative Officer. Most recently, Esparza served as Senior Vice President, Guest Experiences, Design and Development for Herschend Enterprises. “Peter and Anthony are strong and important additions to our leadership team as we continue to drive improvement in the Company’s performance, competitive position and shareholder value. Each of these seasoned executives brings a proven track record of success and broad experience that will contribute to our ability to execute our plan and advance our progress. Peter is a deeply talented executive with significant finance expertise and experience with public companies and in the entertainment and theme park industry. Anthony has an outstanding reputation in our industry and beyond and he brings us exceptional creative vision that will help our team fulfill the Company’s goals”, Joel Manby comments. Manby himself was appointed as SeaWorld’s new President and CEO in April this year (cf. EAP News from March 20, 2015). (eap)