Great Wolf Resorts, North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, has appointed Gregory Kryder as its new chief financial officer, effective March 1.

Kryder joins Great Wolf Resorts from Diageo North America, where he was CFO.

He brings with him an extensive background in corporate finance, financial management, strategic planning, commercial business partnering and change management.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Greg to Great Wolf Resorts where he will undoubtedly make an immediate impact,” said Ruben Rodriguez, chief executive officer for Wisconsin-based Great Wolf.

“We are positioning the company for unprecedented growth throughout North America and internationally.”