SeaWorld Replaces CEO After Seven Months Amid Signs of Dispute

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. named an interim chief executive officer after its current CEO stepped down amid signs of a dispute -- marking another management upheaval for the struggling theme-park operator.

Marc Swanson, who was chief financial officer, has been named interim CEO, the company said Sept. 16, replacing Gustavo Antorcha, who was appointed in February. Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy, formerly chief accounting officer, was named interim finance chief.

Gustavo Antorcha

Source: SeaWorld Entertainment

Antorcha referred to some apparent disagreements in the statement announcing his exit. “While I may have a difference of approach, I continue to believe in SeaWorld’s strategy, mission, team and ...