Six Flags Appoints Ash Walia as CFO
Six Flags Entertainment announced the appointment of Ash Walia as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 17, 2026. Ash Walia is a seasoned executive with more than twenty years of financial leadership at national retail and consumer businesses and significant experience leading large scale business transformations. He most recently served as CFO of private equity-owned Hot Topic and 99 Cents Only Stores. "Ash's appointment follows a comprehensive search to identify the right leader to guide our financial organization in our next chapter, and we are excited to welcome him to the Six Flags team," 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 and create a more resilient business. We are confident we are taking the right steps, and now have the right team in place, to strengthen our company's balance sheet, expand margins and deliver sustainable, long-term value for shareholders." Dave Hoffman, who has been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer since May 8, 2026, will continue to serve as Chief Accounting Officer.
