Tim Fisher has joined Cedar Fair Entertainment Company as chief operating officer. He now oversees operations at all of the company’s parks and resort locations. He reports directly to Cedar Fair’s president and incoming chief executive officer Richard Zimmerman.
“Tim is the right person at the right time to enhance the strength of our management team,” said Zimmerman. “We are making significant, strategic, long-term investments within and adjacent to our parks. Tim’s significant industry experience, coupled with his extensive knowledge of our parks and target markets, will deepen our management team and help us fully capitalize on all of our park-level initiatives.”
Fisher, 57, joins Cedar Fair from Village Roadshow. Most recently, Fisher served as chief executive officer of Village Roadshow Theme Parks from January 2009 until March 2017 when he became the CEO of Village Roadshow Theme Parks International. During his time with Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Fisher was responsible for all of the theme park business operations in the United States and Australia, as well as development initiatives in Asia. Under Fisher’s leadership as CEO, the theme park group achieved record attendance, revenue and EBITDA performance.
“I am thrilled to join this successful leadership team,” said Fisher. “Cedar Fair is an exceptional company – from the quality of its attractions to the talents of its people. Its properties are well-run and offer great family entertainment value. I am truly honored to have this opportunity and look forward to working with Richard and the entire team to build on Cedar Fair’s already strong legacy of success.”
