Mark Cornell

Background

About Mark Cornell

Mark boasts over three decades of leadership within the entertainment industry and stands as one of the pioneering figures behind Epic Resort Destinations. His journey to spearhead the development of Mattel Adventure Park commenced after his successful founding of Malvern Entertainment. This forward-thinking company proudly represented a premium array of the world's foremost ride and attraction enterprises. Notably, Mark played a pivotal role in driving business development efforts for Chance Rides and other notable entities across North America, resulting in a captivating and bespoke blend of attractions that breathed life into some of the globe's most beloved brands. Additionally, Mark served as a senior executive at SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment for a remarkable eighteen years. This globally renowned company is at the forefront of cinematic attractions and continuously expands its impressive portfolio, which includes 4-D FX theaters, themed retail experiences, themed food and beverage ventures, 4-D ride simulators, branded attractions, IP-themed laser mazes, nature trek adventures, and aerial entertainment attractions like ropes courses and zip lines. Mark's leadership was instrumental in forging partnerships with 50 venues spanning North America and the United Kingdom.