SupplyChain Magazine May 2017 | Page 87

MIDDLE EAST
entertainment centre , present in over 65 locations across the Middle East and India and caters to children from ages 1 to 12 years .
The company also received numerous accolades and awards under Silvio ’ s guidance such as Great Place to Work 2014 - Superbrands : UAE ’ s Choice 2014 - Middle East & North Africa Council of Shopping Centres : Marketing Excellence .
Prior to Fun City , Silvio worked as Head of the FEC business for the MAF group for 3 years . In his role , he was responsible for managing all aspects of the Magic Planet FEC operations and delivery across the entire MAF portfolio .

SILVIO LIEDTKE - CEO

Silvio Liedtke is the Chief Operating Officer at Landmark Leisure since 2010 . In these six years Silvio has transformed the leisure division into one of the fastest growing businesses within Landmark Hospitality . Under his guidance and vision , the company offers to its guests a wide range of entertainment and play centric opportunities at Fun City , Fun Ville , Fun Works , Candelite and POParazzi ’ s Gourmet Popcorn .
In the last few years , Silvio worked very hard in re-positioning its flagship brand Fun City to become the company ’ s flagship brand and the market leader in indoor leisure business . Fun City is a well-respected , extremely well operated
Before relocating to the Middle East in 2007 , Silvio was Managing Director of the Butlins Holiday Resort in Bognor Regis in UK - a multifacetted holiday resort with over 5000 units of accommodation , 3 hotels , an indoor water park , an outdoor theme park , several entertainment venues , over 25 restaurants , a small shopping mall , outdoor sports activities etc .
His first foray in to the Leisure business was at the world famous Legoland Windsor in UK . Having originally joined during the opening period of this attraction , Silvio ended up being the Managing Director of this Theme Park , which at the time attracted 1.8 million visitors annually before deciding to move to Butlins , also in the UK .
With his background of working for strong brands in the entertainment and leisure industry , Silvio is strongly equipped to help Landmark Leisure implement its long-term strategy .
When he is not working , Silvio is seen spending quality time with his wife and two kids , preferably in Fun City , working out in a Gym or playing squash and golf .
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