Nov. 11, 2026
— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs
Six Flags, owner of Dorney Park, has named Adam Boal as its chief procurement officer, making him the guy in charge of corporate spending and purchasing.
Boal was hired from CBRE, the commercial real-estate giant, where he oversaw about $2.5 billion in “corporate spend,” business jargon for spending and related functions. He worked for AstraZeneca earlier.
“Six Flags is an iconic company with tremendous opportunities ahead,” Boal said in a company press release.
Boal lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, but will relocate to Arlington, Texas. Six Flags announced earlier this year that it would move its headquarters to Arlington from Charlotte, N.C. Boal is a fan of amusement parks and roller coasters, according to the company statement.
Shares of Six Flags (NYSE:FUN) have floundered since the 2024 combination of Six Flags and Cedar Fair, then owner of Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in South Whitehall Township.
The shares have bounced back a bit recently, trading at $11.04 at 12:48 p.m. today. In the past 52 weeks, the shares have traded as high as $26.28 and as low as $6.60.
Here is a link to the company statement and below is a cut-and-paste version:
Six Flags Names Adam Boal Chief Procurement Officer
November 11, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced the appointment of Adam Boal as chief procurement officer, bringing extensive global experience overseeing billions of dollars in corporate spend, supplier partnerships, procurement technology and business transformation.
Boal joins Six Flags from CBRE, where he led global procurement for approximately $2.5 billion in corporate spend and oversaw procurement platforms supporting approximately $30 billion in client spend. His responsibilities included procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, technology and analytics, travel, and third-party risk management.
Before joining CBRE, Boal oversaw $3.5 billion in spend at AstraZeneca, where he led procurement for Global Commercial, Global Medical and the Americas. He also has held senior procurement roles at Edgewell Personal Care, Amgen, L’Oréal and Colgate-Palmolive.
“Adam brings tremendous experience leading complex global procurement organizations and building strong supplier partnerships,” said Ash Walia, Six Flags’ chief financial officer. “His strategic mindset, combined with his expertise in technology, analytics and procurement transformation, will be an important asset as we continue strengthening our business. I’m excited to welcome him to Six Flags.”
“Six Flags is an iconic company with tremendous opportunities ahead,” Boal said. “I’m excited to work with our teams and supplier partners to strengthen procurement capabilities and help support the company’s continued transformation.”
Boal holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Saint Mary and an MBA from Rockhurst University. He and his wife, Dawn, are parents to four grown children. The couple and their two dogs are relocating from Kennett Square, Pa., to the Arlington, Texas, area.
Boal’s connection to the theme park industry extends beyond his new role. An avid traveler and history enthusiast, he enjoys visiting theme parks with his family. RollerCoaster Tycoon is among his all-time favorite games, making his move to Six Flags a fitting combination of his professional expertise and personal interests.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.
