The retiringCEOof the nation's thirdbiggestamusement parkchain is leaving behind a legacy that willbe hard toreach — at leastin terms of heightsandthrills.
Dubai International Capital, the former owner of Madame Tussauds, took an 18% stake in Merlin after the theme park company bought the chain of wax museums' parent in 2007.
Lai's new direct marketing venture, adMart, goes head to head with Li enterprises such as Park 'n Shop supermarket chain and electrical appliances retailer Fortress.