Appointments

Orlando Ashford has been appointed as Executive Chairman of recently sold Azamara. He was most recently Holland America Line President. Ashford’s appointment will be confirmed once Sycamore Partners’ acquisition of Azamara has been finalised, which is expected in [Read more...]

Alfonso Piccirillo has been appointed CFO of MSC Cruises, effective immediately. Piccirillo (pictured) joined MSC Cruises in 2004 and has for the past five years been the cruise line’s Head of Financial Planning and Controlling. His previous roles [Read more...]

Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises Executive Chairman, has been appointed Global Chairman of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) for a two-year term. He will assume the Chairmanship effective immediately. “On behalf of the entire CLIA community, including both our [Read more...]

Julian Pfitzner has been appointed CEO of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, effective 1st January. Following the integration of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises under the TUI Cruises umbrella, Karl Pojer, former CEO, has stepped down. Pfitzner (pictured) was formerly product manager for ‘Europa [Read more...]

Hurtigruten Group has appointed Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Norway. “Hedda is a highly respected executive, a true visionary and the right woman for this unique position. Her profile, values and spirit fit very well with Hurtigruten’s commitment [Read more...]

Jan Swartz has been appointed Group President of Holland America Group, responsible for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and inter-group operations. "Jan is a highly respected [Read more...]

Carnival Corp has announced Stein Kruse has been appointed to a new role as senior advisor to the chairman, Micky Arison, plus the CEO, Arnold Donald. Kruse moves from his current role as CEO of Holland America Group [Read more...]

Cunard Line has made three key changes to senior leadership roles in its North American operation. This move forms part of the company's continued efforts to strengthen its position and best prepare for the resumption of cruising. Management [Read more...]

Aimilia Papachristou has taken on the role of new Secretary General of the MedCruise Association. Papachristou (pictured) previously served as a senior project manager at MedCruise and, before 2013, was an advisor at the Greek Ministry of Development, [Read more...]

Swan Hellenic has appointed Pierre Thomas as director of expedition operations. He brings 26 years of experience to the new cruise brand, which takes delivery of its first ship, ‘SH Minerva’, next year. “We are excited to welcome [Read more...]