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Rob Katz – Image Credit Vail Resorts
Rob Katz has been reappointed as CEO of Vail Resorts, succeeding Kirsten Lynch, effective May 27, 2025.
Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced a significant change in its leadership structure, with Rob Katz returning to the role of CEO, effective May 27, 2025. Katz, who previously served as CEO from February 2006 until November 2021, will take over from Kirsten Lynch, who has stepped down as CEO and director of the Board. Lynch will continue to serve in an advisory capacity for a transitional period.
The leadership transition comes as Vail Resorts actively pursues its strategic priorities and transformational initiatives. The company has confirmed that this change is aligned with its long-term operational and strategic goals. Katz will also maintain his position as the Chairperson of the Board, which includes 11 directors.
In addition to the leadership update, Vail Resorts has reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, which was initially provided in the metrics release on April 24, 2025. The company expects its Resort Reported EBITDA for fiscal 2025 to be in the lower half of the previously issued guidance range, excluding one-time costs associated with the CEO transition. This reaffirmation follows the trends observed in early-season pass sales, which have remained consistent with the April metrics.
This leadership change marks a significant moment for Vail Resorts as it continues to navigate the evolving dynamics of the global ski industry.
