Christer Fogelmarck has been appointed as group chief executive for Parks and Resorts Scandinavia, the group that owns Swedish amusement parks Grona Lund, Kolmarden, Aquaria, Furuvik and Skara Sommarland.

Fogelmarck, 41, is currently the group's marketing director, and assumes his new position on January 1, 2014. He succeeds Jan Roy, who is retiring.

Commenting on the appointment, Johan Tidstrand, principal owner of Parks and Resorts Scandinavia, said: "Christer has already played an integral part in shaping our future strategy and investment plans going forward. His broad industry experience and strong leadership skills makes him the obvious choice to take the organisation forward and realise our plans."

Fogelmarck has a strong management background, particularly in the event and sponsorship arena as CEO for the event and sponsorship agency Eventum and film distributor Atlantic Film.

"I'm thrilled and honoured to have been given this challenge," he said. "I'm repeatedly struck by the dedication and competence within the team and throughout our parks. This, in combination with the drive and commitment of the owners, creates superb conditions for the future.

"The group has come a long way in the last few years and I'm excited to take it to the next level."