SeaWorld promotes Chelle Adams to Chief Transformation Officer; names interim CFO and CAO

United Parks & Resorts Inc.

Chelle Adams transitions from CFO/Treasurer to newly created Chief Transformation Officer role, effective Jan 27, 2023.
Jim Forrester named Interim CFO and Treasurer; base salary $285k, bonus target 80%, LTI target 150%, plus one-time equity grants.
Shekufeh Boyle appointed Chief Accounting Officer; base salary $275k, bonus target 60%, LTI target 80%, plus one-time equity grants.
Two co-Chief Parks Operation Officers: Kyle Miller for Florida parks, Byron Surrett for non-Florida parks.
Three new Park Presidents: Jon Peterson (SeaWorld Orlando), Bradley Gilmour (Aquatica Orlando/Discovery Cove), Jodi Davenport (SeaWorld San Antonio).

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Appointed (interim)

James Forrester

Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

PRKS · United Parks & Resorts Inc.

Effective: 2023-01-27
Filed: January 27, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected James ("Jim") W. Forrester, Jr., the Company’s Vice President, Finance, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed.

Role change

Chelle Adams

Chief Transformation Officer

PRKS · United Parks & Resorts Inc.

Effective: 2023-01-27
Filed: January 27, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted Ms. Michelle (“Chelle”) Adams to the position of Chief Transformation Officer of the Company.

Appointed

Shekufeh Boyle

Chief Accounting Officer

PRKS · United Parks & Resorts Inc.

Effective: 2023-01-27
Filed: January 27, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle to serve as Chief Accounting Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

James Forrester was elected as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

Action: elected
Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected James ("Jim") W. Forrester, Jr., the Company’s Vice President, Finance, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Chelle Adams changed role as Chief Transformation Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

Action: promoted
Role: Chief Transformation Officer

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On January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted Ms. Michelle (“Chelle”) Adams to the position of Chief Transformation Officer of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Shekufeh Boyle was elected as Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

Action: elected
Role: Chief Accounting Officer

Exact text from the filing

Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle to serve as Chief Accounting Officer.

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