Six Flags appoints John Reilly as CEO

Six Flags (FUN) announced the appointment of John Reilly as president and CEO, effective December 8. Reilly will also join the Six Flags board of directors at that time. The appointment concludes a succession planning process led by the Six Flags board with the assistance of an executive search firm. Reilly succeeds Richard Zimmerman, who, as previously announced on August 6, is stepping down as the company’s president and CEO. Zimmerman will also step down from the company’s board, effective December 8. Reilly most recently served as CEO of Palace Entertainment U.S.