Brad Gilmour named president of SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove have named Brad Gilmour as president of all three parks, effective immediately.

Gilmour has worked for the company for 23 years, beginning his career at Discovery Cove in 2003. He has served as president of Discovery Cove and Aquatica Orlando since 2023 and has held leadership roles across all three Orlando parks.

SeaWorld said Gilmour succeeds Jon “JP” Peterson as president of SeaWorld Orlando.

In addition to his role with the company, Gilmour serves on the boards of Special Olympics Florida and Visit Orlando and is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.

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