The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has appointed Hal McEvoy to oversee financial strategy and support growth at the organisation.

As chief financial officer, McEvoy will manage the financial side of IAAPA’s activities, including member services, global initiatives and ways to grow the association. The group’s information technology and legal departments will also be included in his remit.

As CFO, McEvoy will report to IAAPA president and CEO Paul Noland.

McEvoy joined Busch Gardens Tampa in 1975 as an accountant and worked his way up to become vice president of finance for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, in Williamsburg, Virginia. In 2012, he took on the role of corporate vice president of internal audit and compliance at Busch Gardens headquarters in Orlando, Florida

“We are thrilled to welcome Hal to IAAPA’s executive team, and look forward to the wealth of knowledge, financial acumen and strategic insight he brings to the association,” said Noland. “His impressive background in all aspects of finance will provide significant leadership and new opportunities as we continue to execute IAAPA's strategic plan.”

McEvoy has been involved with IAAPA since 2005 and chair of the committee since 2013. His new role will be based at IAAPA’s new Orlando offices.

“I’m honoured and excited to join IAAPA and work with such a dedicated staff and board of directors,” said McEvoy. “I look forward to supporting the association's continued commitment to serving the international attractions industry and its long-term growth strategy.”