Roland Mack

From 1969 to 1974, Roland Mack studied at the Technische Universität Karlsruhe (an engineering- focused university), earning his degree in engineering. Before and during his studies, he gained hands-on experience through practical training at various engineering companies, including his family’s own firm, Heinrich Mack GmbH & Co. in Waldkirch. He also spent several months interning in the United States, where he gained valuable international experience.

After graduating, Roland Mack pursued postgraduate studies in welding engineering at the Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt in Stuttgart. He then served as chief welding engineer at his family’s manufacturing company in Waldkirch.

Roland Mack is one of the founders of Europa-Park, which opened on July 12, 1975. Ever since, he has been a managing director—initially alongside his father, Franz Mack, and now with his younger brother, Jürgen Mack—and has played a key role in expanding and developing what is now Germany’s largest leisure park. In addition, he has been actively involved with IAAPA for many years.