IAAPA Expo Asia 2019

Chris Perry
CEO



Chris Perry is a well-known industry figure and not just as host of Travel Channel's amusement series, Epic Attractions and Mission Amusement, a turn-around show for struggling small and medium sized family run amusement facilities. Chris has spent his entire life in the industry, starting in operations as a teen, doing everything from cleaning locker rooms and lifeguarding to serving food. Having done almost every job in a park gave him a perspective which helped him motivate teams to create exceptional guest experiences. He spent 15 years with Wild Wadi Waterpark in Dubai, having full accountability for the waterpark and overseeing aquatic safety for some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. He has led teams that have won numerous industry safety and service awards. Waterpark safety remains core to Chris and he served as a Director of Ellis & Associates’ International Aquatic Safety School for many years and with IAAPPA for the last decade, sitting on the board of directors 2013-2015 and leading the global Waterpark Committee. He was also one of the founding members of MENALAC (Middle East & North Africa Leisure and Amusement Council), championing the growth of the amusement industry in the Middle East. Chris now heads up Icon Global Partners Limited, a management consultancy which helps new Park developers navigate the process from concept to operations.

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