Anthony Esparza, chief creative officer (CCO) at SeaWorld, has been added to the lineup for the TEA’s annual summit next week.

Esparza – who was appointed SeaWorld’s CCO in September 2015 after roles with the likes of Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Harlem Globetrotters – is currently overseeing the troubled brand’s dramatic restructure and reimagination outlined by CEO Joel Manby last year.

In charge of developing “experiences that matter” with a conservation focus on all of SeaWorld’s attractions, television shows and new business enterprises, Esparza will speak as part of a panel discussion titled “Ethics, Ethos and the Elephant in the Room”.

Chaired by TEA president Steve Birket and EME board member Kile Ozier, the panel will cover upper-industry “elephant” topics like human rights and global citizenship; doing business in China, the Middle East and in emerging markets; environmental challenges facing the industry; and best practices within the attractions industry.

Taking place over three days at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California, the TEA Summit kicks off on 31 March with a focus on insights, trends and discussions that will give developers, operators and experience creators the tools and understanding needed to make future decisions.

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