Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ (NCLH) brand Oceania Cruises has appointed Brennan Quesnele (pictured) as Senior Vice President of Sales, effective 24th February, 2025.
Quesnele will report directly to Frank Del Rio, Oceania Cruises’ President.
He will join Oceania Cruises from its sister brand, Norwegian Cruise Line, where he had been Vice President of Strategic and National Accounts since July, 2022.
Prior to NCL, Quesnele served in various executive leadership roles within the sales, marketing, and product areas at Flight Centre Travel Group.
Quesnele will oversee the execution of Oceania Cruises’ sales strategies and partner relationships worldwide and will be charged with maximising growth opportunities across all trade partner sales channels, as the brand heads into a period of unprecedented growth.
The heads of Field Sales, Strategic Accounts, and International Sales – Tricia Wolf, Scott Kluesner, and Jason Worth, respectively – will report to him.
“I’m delighted to welcome Brennan to the Oceania Cruises family. He’s a fiercely passionate champion of travel advisors and brings the perfect blend of vision, strategy, and relationship management to our sales organisation. I’m confident Brennan will make a tremendous impact as we welcome three new ships over the next four years,” Del Rio said.
“Joining Oceania Cruises, a world class brand that I am so deeply passionate about, both personally and professionally, is humbling. I can’t wait to begin collaborating with our outstanding sales team, showcasing the Oceania Cruises experience to new-to-brand travel advisors, and engaging with our most ardent and loyal partners to take our relationships to new heights,” added Quesnele.
Delivery of the second Oceania newbuilding is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but may be delayed to 2029.
In addition, parent NCLH has announced the appointment of John Chidsey to its Board, as an independent director, effective 5th February, 2025.
Chidsey first served on the Board from 2013 to 2022. He now serves as Chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee.
With this appointment, seven of the eight members of NCLH’s Board are independent.
“John has deep knowledge of large-scale operations, financial management, and corporate strategy shaped by his previous experience as CEO of Subway and Burger King,” said Harry Sommer, NCLH President and CEO.
“His deep understanding of our industry, due to his previous service on the Board will provide invaluable insight into the unique demands of the cruise sector.
“We are thrilled to welcome him back to the Board as an independent director and look forward to his continued contributions to our success,” he said.
NCLH also revealed that the Board was actively searching for another member to join in the coming months.
