Overview

• Scott O’Neil, who became CEO of Merlin Entertainments in November 2022, will leave his position at the end of 2024 after accepting a new role.
• Fiona Eastwood, Merlin’s chief operating officer, will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent successor.
• O’Neil is reportedly in discussions to become the CEO of Saudi-backed LIV Golf, though this has not been officially confirmed.
• Under O’Neil’s leadership, Merlin announced major projects, including $85 million investments in Minecraft-themed attractions and the upcoming Legoland Shanghai, its first park in China.
• Merlin, the world’s second-largest attractions group, reported record revenues of £2.1 billion last year but also recorded a pre-tax loss of £214 million.