BY GABRIELLE
Legoland California Resort has named Kurt Stocks as the theme park’s new general manager. Stocks joins Legoland California form Legoland Malaysia Resort, where he also served as general manager.
Stocks succeeds Peter Ronchetti, who recently retired after 11 years at the family-friendly theme park. During his time at Legoland California Resort, Ronchetti led the openings of many innovative attractions and facilities, including Lego Chima Water Park, Legoland Castle Hotel and Legoland Hotel.
Ronchetti’s successor has more than 15 years’ experience in sales, operations and general management, including leading strategic development efforts at Legoland Malaysia such as the opening of Sea Life Malaysia in April 2019.
Kurt Stocks is a native Australian who started his career as a professional rugby player. Stocks has relocated to the San Diego region with his family, who are looking forward to experiencing the wealth of exciting outdoor activities San Diego has to offer.