| Atlas keeping CEO

PRESIDENT and Chief Executive of Atlas Ocean Voyages, James Rodriguez, will no longer be stepping down from his roles, the yacht expedition brand has revealed.

Rodriguez was expected to part ways with the business, which is owned by Mystic Invest Holding, by the end of this year – an announcement by the cruise line made just a few months back (CW 04 Oct).

Mystic Invest Holding Chairman Mario Ferreira said Rodriguez, who has led Atlas Ocean Voyages for the past two years, has been “instrumental” in the brand’s success, and “is the proven leader to guide its future”.

Ferreira pointed out that Atlas is well placed to capitalise on the “explosive” growth of the expedition cruise market going into next year, with 70% of its inventory already sold for next year.

During Rodriguez’s tenure, the brand has strengthened its relationships with travel advisors and consumers and boosted its international presence, particularly in Australia and the UK.

“Leading this exceptional group of professionals has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career, and I look forward to driving our continued success together,” Rodriguez enthused.