Cedar Fair appoints former Disneyland Resort President Ouimet as new CEO
Submitted by Nick Sim on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 08:58
Cedar Fair has announced the appointment of Matthew Ouimet, the man widely credited with turning around the performance of the Disneyland Resort, as its new CEO.
Ouimet will take over control of Cedar Fair's 11 amusement parks across North America, after former CEO Dick Kinzel was forced out by shareholder Q Investments. He previously oversaw the period leading up to Disneyland's 50th anniversary in 2005, before leaving to become president of Starwood Hotels in 2006. Other roles at Disney had included general manager of the Disney Vacation Club and president of the Disney Cruise Line.
Cedar Fair has been in turmoil for several years, and saw a planned takeover by asset manager Apollo Management LP
Kinzel will retire upon leaving the post, ending a career with Cedar Fair that stretches back to his original role at Cedar Point in 1972.
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