MSC Cruises has appointed Kyriakos (Kerry) Anastassiadis (pictured) to the position of senior advisor for institutional and maritime affairs.
His remit will be to liaise with public authorities and regulatory bodies.
Prior to joining MSC Cruises, he was CEO of Celestyal Cruises where he oversaw a major re-branding exercise with a focus on Eastern Mediterranean operations.
In 2017, he was elected to the European Chair of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) where he liaised with institutions, such as the European Union and other public organisations across Europe.
Previously, he held several senior executive positions with worldwide brands.