Jürgen Mack (born June 3, 1958) is a German entrepreneur. He is part of the Mack Family, which owns and runs the German theme park Europa-Park.
Jürgen Mack | |
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 Mack in 2016 | |
| Born | June 3, 1958 |
| Nationality | German |
| Organization(s) | Europapark Rust Mack Rides |
| Spouse | Mauritia Mack |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Roland Mack (brother), Michael Mack (nephew) Thomas Mack (nephew) |
Life edit
Jürgen Mack was born as the second son of Liesel and Franz Mack. He grew up together with his older brother Roland Mack in Waldkirch.[1]
He studied at the University of Karlsruhe from 1978 to 1986, graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering.[2] After graduating, Mack completed additional training as a welding engineer as well as internships at amusement parks in the USA.[1]
He joined his father's company, Europa-Park, in 1987[2] and became a managing partner alongside his father Franz and his brother Roland. Jürgen Mack is mainly in charge of the park's personnel, finances and controlling.[3][1] Jürgen Mack is also partnered with Mack Rides in Waldkirch,[4] which manufactures most of the amusement rides for Europa-Park.[2]
Jürgen Mack is married to German architect Mauritia Mack. They have two children.[2]
Together with his wife,[5] Mack is involved in charitable associations and projects such as the Kinderschutzbund (German Association for the Protection of Children).[6] He was also involved in the social project We help Africa for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, where he acted as city sponsor for the city of Karlsruhe.[7] As a sponsor, Mack supported the Nordic World Junior Ski Championships in 2010 and the annual skiing Grand Prix in Hinterzarten.[8]
Awards edit
- 2005: Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesverdientkreuz).[2]
- 2008: Lorenz Werthmann Medal of Caritas for his social commitment.[9]
- 2011: Honorary citizen of Sélestat.[10]
- 2015: Medal of Honour of the Municipality of Rust.[6]
- 2022: Chevalier dans l’ordre des Palmes académiques.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b c Santo, Daniela (2018-06-15). "Europa-Park-Chef Jürgen Mack feierte seinen 60. Geburtstag". Stadtanzeiger Ortenau (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ a b c d e „Der Park ist mein Leben. Jürgen Mack feierte im Europa-Park seinen 50. Geburtstag“ (2008-06-05). Badische Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Walheim, Petra (2013-08-24). “Der Europa-Park ist immer dabei“. Neue Württembergische Zeitung (In German). Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Die Familie" (2019-10-11). Schwarzwälder Bote (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Kögel, Annete (2016-04-14). "Charity für Hospize und Analphabeten". Der Tagesspiegel (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ a b Fischer, Klaus (2015-01-13). "Jürgen Mack erhält Bürgermedaille der Gemeinde Rust". Badische Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Wir helfen Afrika". Schwäbische Zeitung (in German). 2009-09-11. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ „Wir sind dem Sport sehr verbunden“ (2011-10-01). Badische Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Rein, Bernhard (2008-06-04). "Mack feiert den Fünfzigsten". Badische Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ Timm, Sylvia (2011-10-11). "Jürgen und Roland Mack Ehrenbürger von Sélestat". Badische Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Rust: Jürgen Mack erhielt hohe französische Auszeichnung - Europa-Park-Inhaber wurde für Engagement im Bildungswesen gewürdigt". Regiotrends (in German). 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2023-04-20.