{
  "id": 9200675,
  "title": "United Parks promotes Miller to president, Maupin to COO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/united-parks-promotes-miller-to-president-maupin-to-coo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T21:20:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/united-parks-promotes-miller-to-president-maupin-to-coo-93CH-4911730"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United Parks & Resorts Inc., a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PRKS, recently announced significant leadership changes within the organization. Kyle Miller has been promoted to the position of President, effective immediately. In this new role, Miller will collaborate with Chief Executive Officer Marc Swanson and the executive leadership team to strategize the company's growth and oversee operational priorities. Miller's tenure with United Parks spans over three decades, and he has held various positions, including Chief Parks Operations Officer overseeing operations at SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica Orlando, and Park President for these parks. Prior to his current role, Miller started his career with Busch Entertainment Corporation in 1995.\n\nScott Maupin has been appointed as the Chief Parks Operating Officer following Miller's promotion. Maupin will assume this role from Christopher Finazzo, who will leave United Parks & Resorts to explore new opportunities. Maupin brings more than three decades of expertise in theme park, resort, and hospitality operations. He previously held the position of Co-Chief Parks Operating Officer at United Parks & Resorts, having joined the company in May 2026. Maupin's career includes significant roles at Merlin Entertainments, where he managed the North American portfolio of 45 entertainment destinations, as well as senior leadership positions at Great Wolf Resorts and Six Flags.\n\nThe announcement also revealed that Christopher Finazzo, the Chief Commercial Officer, will be leaving United Parks & Resorts to pursue different prospects. United Parks operates a diverse portfolio of park brands, including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Aquatica, with properties in 13 parks across seven markets in the United States and Abu Dhabi.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kyle Miller promoted to President of United Parks",
    "Scott Maupin appointed as new COO",
    "Christopher Finazzo leaves company for new opportunities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "United Parks & Resorts appoints Kyle Miller as president, amends bylaws",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/united-parks-resorts-appoints-kyle-miller-as-president-amends-bylaws",
        "published": "2026-09-22T23:04:19.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}