SeaWorld Executive Exodus Accelerates as Chief Creative Officer Leaves
Photo Credit: The Orca Encounter replaced the more entertainment-focused killer whale show at SeaWorld San Diego following criticism over the operator's treatment of killer whales. SeaWorld San Diego / Mike Aguilera
Skift Take
SeaWorld brought in a lot of fresh new leaders when the company was looking for ways to recover from the Blackfish effect. After years of flailing, the operator is turning to the old guard for ideas — at least for now.
Two days after announcing the resignation of CEO Joel Manby, SeaWorld Entertainment is losing another top executive.
In a regulatory filing Thursday night, the theme park operator said Chief Creative Officer Anthony Esparza had stepped dow
