REGENT Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) & Oceania Cruises’ long-tenured Managing Director Steve Odell is set to retire, among a number of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) organisational changes (CW breaking news). Odell is stepping down after a seven-year tenure with NCLH, with his direct reports Lisa Pile and Jason Worth...
REGENT Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) & Oceania Cruises’ long-tenured Managing Director Steve Odell is set to retire, among a number of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) organisational changes (CW breaking news).
Odell is stepping down after a seven-year tenure with NCLH, with his direct reports Lisa Pile and Jason Worth to expand their responsibilities.
A cruise industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience, Odell joined NCLH in Oct 2015 to spearhead the launch of the company’s Asia Pacific business across RSSC, Oceania, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
He has served in his most recent role since 2019, responsible for the strategic expansion, vision, and continued growth of NCLH’s presence in the Asia Pacific market for RSSC and Oceania.
Set to take over from Odell, Pile is currently Vice President of Sales for RSSC in Australia & New Zealand.
Her remit will now include the entire Asia Pacific region, as General Manager & Vice President Sales.
Pile will report to Caroline Smith, who has been appointed RSSC MD International, having most recently served as Vice President Global Consumer Marketing.
Worth, who is currently Oceania Vice President of Sales, Australia & New Zealand, will also expand his responsibilities to the entire Asia Pacific region, as GM & VP Sales APAC, reporting to the line’s Senior VP Sales Nikki Upshaw.
“We are grateful to Steve for his strategic vision and significant contributions to the company which have positioned us as leaders in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region,” NCLH President & CEO Frank Del Rio Sr said.
“I also want to congratulate Caroline, Lisa, and Jason for their new and expanded roles, and I am confident they will help us continue to grow and evolve our presence in this important market.
“These transitions reflect our robust succession planning and the strength and talent of our broader team.”
Meanwhile, at the senior executive leadership level, Andrea DeMarco, RSSC Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, will succeed Jason Montague as President of the cruise line from next year.
Also from 2023, Frank Del Rio Jr, Oceania’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, will succeed Howard Sherman as President.
To ensure a smooth and seamless transition, Montague and Sherman will serve as Special Advisors to NCLH.
