Chris van der Merwe

Chris Van Der Merwe serves as Vice President at ProFun since February 2023, overseeing the Parks and Attraction operations team for the MENA region from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Previous roles include General Manager at Rixos Hotels Gulf, where Chris managed the pre-opening of Qatar's largest water park, and General Manager at Saraya Aqaba Waterpark, responsible for Jordan's largest water park. Chris has extensive consultancy experience with ProFun, including key projects like Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park and King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk in Thailand. Earlier career milestones include a leadership role in operations at DXB Entertainments, senior positions at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi focusing on food and beverage management, and significant operational roles at Jumeirah Group and UNO Restaurants. Education includes a National Diploma in Hospitality Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.