Jakob Wahl
CEO
Executive Leadership
Orlando, FL, USA
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Jakob Wahl is the Chief Executive Officer of IAAPA. He brings over a decade of leadership experience in the amusement park and attractions industry. He began his career with IAAPA in 2009 as Program Manager for IAAPA Europe. In 2013, Jakob expanded his expertise at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany. There, he served as Director of Communications and Manager of Special Projects. He returned to IAAPA in 2017 to lead the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. He served as Vice President and Executive Director of IAAPA EMEA.
In November 2021, Jakob Wahl was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He relocated to Orlando with his family. In his current role as CEO, since January 2023, he continues to drive IAAPA’s mission and growth on a global scale. Jakob holds dual degrees in business economics, specializing in German and French, from IUP Aix-en-Provence.
About IAAPA
We are amusement parks, zoos and aquariums, museums, science centers, family entertainment centers, and water parks. Additionally, we are manufacturers and suppliers that fuel the industry. We all seek to create and deliver exceptional experiences to our guests.
Jakob Wahl is also featured on our premiere Features Page, and you can read the Podcast Interview Transcript.
