Mike Rigby
Vice President Business Development, Middle East, Waterparks & Attractions,
Whitewater West Industries Ltd
Mike brings 10 years of international know-how and expertise when it comes to helping brands transform into major tourism destinations.
As the GM & RVP, Middle East & India for WhiteWater West Industries Ltd., Mike has played an integral role in several of the region’s leading water parks. These include Aquaventure at Atlantis Resort and Jungle Bay at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, as well as greenfield development projects such as Yas Waterworld™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Meryal in Qatar, and Qiddiya | القدية in Saudi Arabia.
Passionate for giving back to the industry, Mike also serves as the head of the event committee and a board member for MENALAC (Middle East,North Africa Leisure & Attraction Council) and as a board member for the Europe & Middle East division of the Themed Entertainment Association.
As the GM & RVP, Middle East & India for WhiteWater West Industries Ltd., Mike has played an integral role in several of the region’s leading water parks. These include Aquaventure at Atlantis Resort and Jungle Bay at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, as well as greenfield development projects such as Yas Waterworld™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Meryal in Qatar, and Qiddiya | القدية in Saudi Arabia.
Passionate for giving back to the industry, Mike also serves as the head of the event committee and a board member for MENALAC (Middle East,North Africa Leisure & Attraction Council) and as a board member for the Europe & Middle East division of the Themed Entertainment Association.