PONANT has appointed Sarina Bratton (pictured) as Senior Strategic Advisor and Honorary Chair Asia Pacific from her former position as Executive Chair. Chief Executive Officer Herve Gastinel has announced the significant new role for Bratton, which will see the two work closely on strategic worldwide opportunities including mergers and acquisitions,...
PONANT has appointed Sarina Bratton (pictured) as Senior Strategic Advisor and Honorary Chair Asia Pacific from her former position as Executive Chair.
Chief Executive Officer Herve Gastinel has announced the significant new role for Bratton, which will see the two work closely on strategic worldwide opportunities including mergers and acquisitions, market intelligence, and development.
“In working closely with Sarina, I have the utmost respect for her as a person and as a professional, Gastinel said.
“She leads by example, listens intently, acts with integrity and puts a strong emphasis on supporting everyone around her.
“The growth of Asia Pacific has had a profound effect on the accelerated growth of the company, since the acquisition by Artemis in 2015.”
Ponant’s APAC revenue was less than 1% when Bratton commenced with the cruise line 10 years ago, establishing the cruise line’s structure in Australia.
APAC revenue now represents 20%, and Ponant now has 13 ships, up from four, with a 14th in development.
Bratton said her long-term commitment to the luxury expedition sector was a natural fit with Ponant from the outset.
“It has been personally rewarding to see the company grow, our people grow, and the meaningful contribution our operation brings to Australia and Australians,” she said.
