The newly independent cruise lines are changing their local structures.
Hurtigruten and HX have announced a new leadership structure in APAC, with Damian Perry, who led the formerly combined company, to now guide a dedicated Hurtigruten Norway APAC team.
The new structure will mirror that used in Hurtigruten’s other offices around the rest of the world, with Perry to be supported by Marisa Jones, who will be promoted from Marking Manager to Hurtigruten Head of Marketing.
The Norway-based cruise line will also recruit for a Head of Sales APAC position, which will take place over the next month.
Meanwhile, HX’s Australian leadership team will be guided by the United States-based Steve Smotrys, expanding from his current role as Managing Director & Senior Vice President Commercial for the Americas.
He will be aided in Australia by Director of Sales Amber Wilson, who like Perry, formerly served both brands.
More details in today’s issue of Cruise Weekly.