Crystal bolsters UK, Europe sales teams
Luxury line Crystal has expanded its sales team for the UK & EMEA markets with two key hires.
It will bolster support for trade partners and achieve strategic growth in the UK and across Europe.
Danny Giles, Regional Sales Manager North: joined Crystal on 14 October as part of the UK sales team.
He has spent 20 years in the travel industry, 14 of which have been in luxury and expedition cruising.
He will play a pivotal role in driving trade sales performance and expanding the market presence of Crystal across Scotland, North of England and Ireland.
His main focus will be revitalising and building strong connections with Crystal’s travel partners new and old.
He reports to Stephen Joyner, Crystal’s Senior Sales Manager UK & Ireland.
Stefan Nicodemus, Regional Sales Manager Northern Europe: will be joining Crystal’s EMEA sales team on 1 November with responsibility for driving trade sales performance and expanding market presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux and Scandinavia.
He has spent more than 30 years working in the travel industry, including 23 years with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
His focus will be developing strong relationships with trade partners across Northern and Middle Europe.
Stefan will report to Michael Steffl, Crystal’s Director Trade Sales EMEA.
Matias Lira, Crystal’s SVP Trade Sales LATAM, UK & EMEA, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Danny and Stefan to the team and am confident that their knowledge, approach and enthusiasm will prove invaluable.”
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