P&O Cruises has made two new appointments to its sales team.
Nathaniel Sherborne, who is currently director of national partnerships for Carnival UK, will become director of trade sales for P&O Cruises, with responsibility for travel agent sales revenue.
Shane Riley, who is currently director of retail, new business and onboard sales for Carnival UK, has been appointed director of trade engagement and onboard sales for P&O Cruises, with responsibility for the management of sales operations, including agent promotions, events, communications and sales support; regional sales and training, and future cruise on board sales teams.
P&O Cruises is also be recruiting for a director of distribution.
The changes come into effect on December 1 with further details of the P&O Cruises partnership team organisational structure to be announced.
Sherborne and Riley will continue to report into Carnival UK’s vice president of sales, Alex White, who will assume the role of vice president of sales and distribution for P&O Cruises once structural changes are finalised by mid 2018.
White said: “Nathaniel and Shane are both dedicated and proven industry leaders with the knowledge and experience we require to drive the P&O Cruises partnership team and help strengthen links with our travel agent partners who continue to play such a vital role for us.”