Merlin Entertainments has appointed Susan Ang as the new divisional
director in Asia Pacific for its Midway attractions, which comprise
brands including SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds and LEGOLAND Discovery
Centres.
Ang's appointment, effective from 1 April 2023, follows Rob Smith's
return to the UK to take up the new role of managing director, Midway,
Merlin Entertainments.
Ang has been with Merlin for over six years and was most recently the
regional director, Asia, Midway. With over 25 years of global
experience in the tourism industry, Ang is well equipped to support
Merlin's APAC region through its next leap of growth – under the
recently appointed CEO, Scott M O'Neil.
As the divisional director for APAC based in Singapore, Ang will lead
the overall management, regional strategies and financial
responsibilities for Merlin's 32 attractions across the APAC region,
which includes 22 attractions across Asia and 10 attractions in
Australia and New Zealand.
Her primary focus will be on expanding the current portfolio of attractions, brands, and partnerships in the APAC region.