Six Flags named Mark Pauls as chief operating officer, effective July 15, replacing Tim Fisher, who will stay on as a special advisor through Dec. 15.
Pauls most recently served as senior vice president of operations at Herschend Family Entertainment, where he helped integrate Palace Entertainment after its December 2025 acquisition. Before that, he was vice president of operations at Palace Entertainment, overseeing a nationwide portfolio and leading efficiency and cost-cutting efforts that the company said improved profitability and EBITDA performance.
Earlier in his career, Pauls held senior leadership roles at SeaWorld Parks and Busch Gardens. At SeaWorld, he oversaw park and facility operations for about 4 million annual guests and a workforce of 6,000 employees.
Six Flags said it operates 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, plus one amusement park in Saudi Arabia. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 2.59% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $20.99. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
