Six Flags will bring back park presidents at Knott\u2019s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain and other top parks after eliminating the roles last year in a cost-cutting move.<\/p>\n
Six Flags will reintroduce park presidents in 10 key markets after eliminating the positions at all 27 amusement parks in the chain in May 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cSix Flags is moving to a new operating structure designed to better support the unique needs of each park,\u201d according to Six Flags officials. \u201cThis change reflects our commitment to being more strategic, flexible and responsive as our business evolves. It positions Six Flags to continue growing while staying true to what makes each of our parks special.\u201d<\/p>\n
Six Flags moved to a geographic operating model in May 2025 with senior vice presidents overseeing four regions: East, West, Midwest and Texas.<\/p>\n
ALSO SEE: Fan Fest Nights 2026: What to expect at Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a><\/p>\n The strategic shift sought to centralize certain functions and responsibilities at the corporate level following the $8 billion merger that combined Six Flags and Cedar Fair into a North American amusement park juggernaut.<\/p>\n Park presidents will be reintroduced at these 10 Six Flags parks:<\/p>\n Knott\u2019s Berry Farm Raffi Kaprelyan will return to Knott\u2019s Berry Farm as vice president and park manager \u2014 a role he held for a decade from 2011 to 2021.<\/p>\n Kaprelyan most recently served as senior vice president of the Six Flags West Region.<\/p>\n
\nSix Flags Magic Mountain
\nCedar Point
\nKings Island
\nCanada\u2019s Wonderland
\nSix Flags Great America
\nSix Flags Great Adventure
\nSix Flags Over Georgia
\nSix Flags Over Texas
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