Six Flags appoints Mark Pauls as COO, shares rise 2.59%

By Bobby Samwell • Sunday, July 05 16:01 • Permanent Link

Six Flags named Mark Pauls chief operating officer, effective July 15, replacing Tim Fisher, who will remain as 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 Herschend’s December 2025 acquisition. Before that, he was vice president of operations at Palace, overseeing its nationwide portfolio and leading operational efficiency and cost-reduction 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 and later served as president, with responsibility for about 4 million annual guests and a workforce of 6,000 employees. He also served as vice president of operations for Busch Gardens’ Tampa and Williamsburg parks.

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. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 2.59% to a price of $20.99. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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