Karl has over 20 years in the leisure industry working in the public, private and non-profit sectors throughout the US and Middle East. His experience encompasses a diverse array of parks and leisure facilities which include theme parks, waterparks, FEC’s, surf parks, and resorts. His work experience includes park strategy and development, operations, and special events with a focus on pre-opening, retrenchment strategy, and compliance.

Karl holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Recreation, Park & Tourism, along with several industry certifications and professional memberships and sits on multiple advisory boards.