Andrew Kam is CEO of Asia Pacific at Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd., one of China’s most prominent developers and operators of marine theme parks and family entertainment destinations. Haichang Ocean Park Holdings, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shanghai, operates a network of ocean-themed parks across China. It offers attractions such as aquariums, marine animal shows, and educational programs emphasising conservation and marine life protection.
Kam is currently responsible for developing Haichang’s business outside of China’s Asia-Pacific region, as well as operations, management, and intellectual property. In 2023, Kam led Haichang Ocean Park to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tourism Development Fund of Saudi Arabia on the development of a world-class integrated marine theme park resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The resort is slated to be the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia and represents significant progress in the group’s benchmark project for ‘going global’.
Kam’s background includes a strong foundation in strategic planning, international market development, and operational excellence, making him well-suited to lead Haichang’s growth initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region.
His focus on innovation also extends to incorporating eco-friendly practices and marine conservation messaging into Haichang’s operations and attractions, which helps differentiate the parks by promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness. Haichang Ocean Parks are known for their emphasis on marine life and environmental conservation, and Andrew Kam champions these values.
Before joining Haichang, he was president of the China Cultural Tourism Group (CCTG), where he helped the company expand into developing and managing theme parks and leisure destinations across China and internationally.
Previously, Kam served as senior vice president of Beijing Wanda Cultural Industry Group, where he oversaw Wanda’s theme park investments. This came after his role as executive vice president and managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland, where he led daily operations and growth.