REGENT Seven Seas Cruises Vice President and General Manager Asia Pacific, Lisa Pile (pictured), will take on responsibility for Oceania Cruises’ growth in Asia as part of a organisational restructure (CW breaking news). As part of an effort to strengthen growth objectives for the two brands in Asia, Pile will...
REGENT Seven Seas Cruises Vice President and General Manager Asia Pacific, Lisa Pile (pictured), will take on responsibility for Oceania Cruises’ growth in Asia as part of a organisational restructure (CW breaking news).
As part of an effort to strengthen growth objectives for the two brands in Asia, Pile will add Vice President Sales, Asia for Oceania Cruises, in addition to her ongoing duties with Regent.
Pile brings extensive experience in Asia to her new dual-leadership position, having lived and worked in a variety of Asian cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Bangkok, and Singapore.
“Asia Pacific is one of the fastest growing regions for luxury and ultra-luxury cruising, with more affluent travellers who are eager to discover new destinations and exceptional experiences,” Pile said.
“I’m excited to strengthen our already excellent relationships with local travel partners and drive growth for both brands.”
The structural change will see three regional leaders in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo put in place to support Pile.
Based in Singapore, Constance Seck returns to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings – parent company of Oceania Cruises – to lead sales efforts for both Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises for the Southeast Asia market.
Further north in Hong Kong, Seck will be joined by Holly Kong, who takes on Oceania for a second time after a period focusing solely on Regent.
In Tokyo, Munetoshi Kurihara will serve as General Manager for Japan, continuing her remit overseeing sales efforts for both brands – a role she has performed since 2023.
In Australia, there will be no change to the role held by James Sitters, who will remain Director of Sales Australia and New Zealand for Oceania Cruises.
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises Senior Vice President International and Consumer Sales, Steve Odell, said the strategic change reflects the company’s commitment to Asia.
“By creating a dual-branded sales force in Asia under Lisa’s bold leadership, we will be better positioned to serve our trade partners and guests,” Odell said.
Oceania recently took delivery of its newest ship, Allura, and has four more ships on order, while Regent is looking forward to the debut of Seven Seas Prestige, due to join the fleet next year. ML
