Nathan Philpot has been named as sales and marketing director at Fred Olsen Cruise Lines to succeed the long-standing Nigel Lingard who retires in November.
Philpot was most recently group sales and marketing director at Page & Moy and has worked for Elegant Resorts, Kuoni and WEXAS.
He joins the cruise line on October 3 to allow for a two month hand over period.
Managing director Mike Rodwell said: “We are delighted to have found such a worthy candidate to fill this crucial role, which has been held for so long, and with such expertise and panache, by Nigel Lingard.
“Nathan’s extensive experience in senior sales and marketing roles, within prestigious areas of the travel industry, means he is ideally qualified to take on this key position.
“This is a time of growth, but also of great challenges for the cruise industry, and I am confident that Nathan will make a significant contribution to the development of our company.”
Philpot said: “I am delighted to be joining the fastest growing sector of the travel industry, working with a family-managed company that has such a strong nautical heritage and an incredibly trade-friendly reputation.
“I hope to have as much success with this position as I have had in my previous roles and that, working closely with our agent partners, we will continue to attract thousands of new customers to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.”