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Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex

Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex

Mar 04, 2021 Attractions, Business, Museums, News, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex

Ian will lead Technifex’s new Technifex XR subsidiary, reporting directly to Monty Lunde, President/CEO of Technifex.
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Gretchen Baker named Director of Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Gretchen Baker named Director of Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Feb 15, 2021 Business, Museums, News, People, World markets Comments Off on Gretchen Baker named Director of Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Baker previously served at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, and the Field Museum.
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Looking forward, WhiteWater redefines leadership team

Looking forward, WhiteWater redefines leadership team

Jan 22, 2021 Attractions, Business, Homepage Slider, News, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Looking forward, WhiteWater redefines leadership team

Paul Chutter is succeeding his father as President of WhiteWater, while Geoff remains as CEO.
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Eugene Naughton takes helm at Dollywood as Craig Ross is named COO of Herschend Growth & Opportunity Group

Eugene Naughton takes helm at Dollywood as Craig Ross is named COO of Herschend Growth & Opportunity Group

Nov 24, 2020 Attractions, Business, Homepage Slider, News, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Eugene Naughton takes helm at Dollywood as Craig Ross is named COO of Herschend Growth & Opportunity Group

As COO of The Herschend Growth and Opportunity Group, Ross’ knowledge and expertise in operational management will support the acquisition of new theme parks, aquariums and attractions, and...
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FORREC Executive VP Steven Rhys retiring after 38 years of service

FORREC Executive VP Steven Rhys retiring after 38 years of service

Nov 18, 2020 Attractions, Business, News, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on FORREC Executive VP Steven Rhys retiring after 38 years of service

Rhys’ influential, innovative and genuine leadership style is one that has been built upon respect, a sincere desire to help clients, learning from the community, and sharing knowledge with his...
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Palace Entertainment seeks General Manager for Miami Seaquarium

Palace Entertainment seeks General Manager for Miami Seaquarium

Nov 17, 2020 Attractions, Business, Leads & Opportunities, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Palace Entertainment seeks General Manager for Miami Seaquarium

The General Manager provides leadership, direction and control for all aspects of a multi-million dollar facility featuring a variety of attractions and shows involving a wide array of animals
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Nic Hanzelik joins Art-FX Studios as VP Business Development

Nic Hanzelik joins Art-FX Studios as VP Business Development

Nov 09, 2020 Attractions, Business, News, People Comments Off on Nic Hanzelik joins Art-FX Studios as VP Business Development

Hanzelik brings over 9 years of industry experience, most recently serving as Global Sales Manager for Funovation.
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Former Disney Parks executive Philippe Gas named CEO of Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s “Capital of Entertainment, Sports and the Arts”

Former Disney Parks executive Philippe Gas named CEO of Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s “Capital of Entertainment, Sports and the Arts”

Nov 05, 2020 Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Homepage Slider, News, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Former Disney Parks executive Philippe Gas named CEO of Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s “Capital of Entertainment, Sports and the Arts”

Gas most recently served as President & Managing Director of Walt Disney Attractions Japan & Disneyland International.
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Michael Moriarty to take reins of Hong Kong Disney as new Managing Director during park’s 15th anniversary celebration

Michael Moriarty to take reins of Hong Kong Disney as new Managing Director during park’s 15th anniversary celebration

Nov 04, 2020 Asia, Business, News, People, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Michael Moriarty to take reins of Hong Kong Disney as new Managing Director during park’s 15th anniversary celebration

Moriarty joins Hong Kong Disneyland from Hasbro in Hong Kong where, most recently, he was Managing Director of Hasbro Far East and Senior Vice president of Global Sourcing.
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Efteling Theme Park Director Coen Bertens leaves after 23 years

Efteling Theme Park Director Coen Bertens leaves after 23 years

Nov 02, 2020 Business, Europe & Middle East, News, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Efteling Theme Park Director Coen Bertens leaves after 23 years

Mr. Bertens will remain responsible for the Efteling theme park until February, when he will officially pass on the baton to Mrs. Nicole Scheffers, who will be the new Theme Park Director.
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