About Markus
Markus Mack-Even was born into the Mack family and called his playground the factory yard of Mack-Rides in Germany.
Markus grew up in Waldkirch getting exposed to the industry from his childhood. During his time in school and his studies at the University of Zurich he was working at home in the company and also spending time abroad in various theme parks and themed entertainment companies as intern such as Jerudong Park Brunei, Nigloland France, Mirabilandia Italy, Helm and Sons USA, and many more.
After he finished his studies in Zurich with a Master in Economics Markus joint international Theme Park development teams as owners representative to develop well-known IP based destinations. Markus has also served on the IAAPA EMEA Board and was a founding member and a board member of MENLAC, the middle eastern booming theme park association.
Major Highlights of Markus Career
2019 - 2023
2012 - 2019
2008 - 2012
Markus became co-founder and co-owner of the family theme park in Switzerland: Ticiland. The theme park design, construction and operation was co-headed by him till finally returning to Mack Management Entertainment.
Markus joint the Galadari family in Dubai, UAE, as Chief Project Manager for the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group.
In this role he headed design, develop and the build process as the largest indoor theme park in the world: IMG Worlds of Adventure hosting well-known IPs such as Marvel and Cartoon Network. Markus also worked on the City of Arabia project delivering several real estate elements within the mega project.
After the successful operation Markus was asked by the family to head the operational part of the IMG Worlds of Adventure also serving as General Manager of the park for 1,5 years.
Markus was also a member of the Resorts World Sentosa Team developing and building Universal Studios Singapore. Markus headed the development of major attractions, e.g. Jurassic Park, during the first gate of USS as well as the first major expansion at that time the first of its kind attraction: "Transformer the Ride".