Chairman, Legoland Resort Malaysia (ret.)

Darrell Metzger has served four decades in the tourism, leisure and lifestyle industry. He has played an integral role in the startup and operations of global leisure, resort and destination projects and has held leading positions in renowned leisure/destination organizations including Disney Resorts USA, Tokyo Disneyland, Ocean Park Resort, Hong Kong, Sentosa Island Resort, Singapore and Legoland Resort, Malaysia. He has advised and held key executive roles in major global events including the Los Angeles Summer Olympics and the World Expo 86 in Vancouver, Canada. In 2015 was appointed Adjunct Professor at the Singapore Management University (SMU) and focuses on the creation of major destinations, its management and impact on the host economies and tourism. He serves on the Board of the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) having previously held the Chair.