The world’s largest regional theme park company, Six Flags Entertainment, has elected Selim Bassoul to succeed Richard Roedel as chairman.
The company, also the largest operator of water parks in North America, announced recently that Roedel would not stand for re-election at the next annual meeting of shareholders in May of 2021. Bassoul will work with Roedel during a transition period.
“I want to thank and congratulate Rich for his 11 years of service as a director, and ultimately chairman, of the board,” said Mike Spanos, president and CEO. “Rich has brought tremendous wisdom and judgment to our board during a time of transformation and growth. He has led the board with integrity and always with the best interests of our shareholders, guests, and team members in mind.”
Bassoul (pictured) has been a board member since February of this year, previously serving as chairman and CEO of the Middleby Corporation, making industrial and residential appliances, from 2001 until he retired last year.
