Michael Oswald

Biography

Mike is the head of ProFun’s global attraction management and the Saudi Arabian office, where he oversees the planning, pre-opening, and operations of a variety of innovative and record-breaking theme and water park projects. His career with ProFun began in 2008 when he took on the role of General Manager at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi. During his six years in Abu Dhabi, Mike successfully led Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World to achieve record attendance and revenue, with Yas Waterworld being named the World’s #2 Waterpark by the LA Times and the Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2013. After returning to the U.S. in 2014, Mike became a Partner and has since spearheaded the planning and opening of numerous groundbreaking projects worldwide. His passion for theme and water parks dates back to his early career as a lifeguard at Raging Waters Los Angeles in 1991.