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 at the company include Business Analyst and [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 staff and our members, I would like [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 2’ and for the German brand marketing. [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 to sustainability, local communities and creating unique [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 executive and a role model," said Arnold [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 and Carnival UK. "Stein's knowledge and experience [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 changes include internal appointments to sales and [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, Competitiveness and Shipping. “We are confident that [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 Pierre on board. With his tremendous experience [Read more...]

Monique Ponfoort has been appointed CEO of Aurora Expeditions. Ponfoort (pictured) has had more than 25 years of experience in the travel and cruise industry, including with Qantas, Jetset, Helloworld, and most recently, seven years in managing PONANT’s Asia/Pacific market. “Despite the challenges facing the [Read more...]