Ardent Leisure chief executive Simon Kelly will step down after only six months in the job in the latest of many changes to the embattled theme parks and leisure centres operator's leadership group and board.
Ardent, which recently named veteran corporate raider Gary Weiss as the group's new chairman, did not disclose any reason for Kelly's resignation, but said it will promptly start a search for a new chief executive.
"The board of directors is disappointed with Simon's resignation and would like to thank him for his contribution to the group and wish him well in the future," Weiss, who became Ardent's chairman in September, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Kelly said he was pleased that Ardent had made real progress on its strategic and operational priorities, adding that he was very positive about the group's potential.
Ardent chief financial officer Geoff Richardson will assume the role of interim chief executive while the the board starts the search for a new leader.