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Andreas Andersen CEO Liseberg

After a brief return to Tivoli in his native Denmark, where he originally served as CEO from 2004 to 2008, Andreas Andersen was persuaded to return as leader of Liseberg in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2019.

A former European executive director and 2018 international chairman of IAAPA, Andersen is passionate about the attractions industry. Keen not only to share his expertise with the major players, he also holds board positions at Fårup Sommerland (Denmark) and Leos Lekland (Sweden).

Liseberg is creating a new themed area called Luna Park. The first phase of the €10m project, which is home to the family-friendly Turbo and Tempus rides, opened in April 2022. Tempus is a Zamperla Nebulaz ride and features four axes that rotate. Turbo, an interactive Technical Park Sidecar XL carousel, boasts motorcycle and sidecar ride vehicles. The next phase, including Luna, a Vekoma Family Boomerang coaster, is set to launch in 2023. Luna will be the tallest and fastest coaster of its kind in the world, reaching speeds of up to 68 kilometres per hour and heights of 33.5 metres. Also set to open, as part of Liseberg’s 100th anniversary in 2023, is the Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel, which will be followed by the opening of Oceana Water World in 2024.

Speaking to blooloop in 2020, after his return to Liseberg, he said:

“I can honestly say that I wasn’t finished. When you leave a job like mine, there is never really a good time. But I think the timing, in this case, was especially bad, because of our expansion project.

“When the board of Liseberg contacted me about going back, it kind of made sense. They said there had been some really strong candidates, but if they gave me some flexibility regarding where I live, and how I work, would I be interested in having a dialogue? I really do enjoy Liseberg, and I think I make a difference here. It’s been very easy getting back into it.”

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