Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) appointed Ash Walia as chief financial officer, effective June 17, 2026, according to a company announcement.

Walia brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience from national retail and consumer businesses. He most recently served as CFO of private equity-owned Hot Topic and previously held the same role at 99 Cents Only Stores. Earlier in his career, he worked in senior financial positions at Starbucks Corporation across operations, logistics and supply chain management.

"Ash's appointment follows a comprehensive search to identify the right leader to guide our financial organization in our next chapter," said Six Flags President and CEO John Reilly. "Ash's deep financial expertise and experience leading organizations through transitional periods to unlock profitable growth will be valuable as we continue to advance our ongoing efforts to improve performance."

At Hot Topic, where Walia has served as CFO since 2021, and at 99 Cents Only Stores, he oversaw finance teams and developed strategic frameworks during business transformations. His experience at Starbucks from 2011 to 2018 included various senior leadership roles, culminating in his position as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance.

Dave Hoffman, who has served as interim chief financial officer since May 8, 2026, will continue as chief accounting officer. Walia holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Delhi, India.

Six Flags operates as North America's largest regional amusement park operator, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.