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Fred Olsen MD to retire
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines managing director Mike Rodwell has announced he is to retire at the end of August 2019, following 15 years in the role and 31 years with the group.
Mike has worked across a number of the Fred Olsen businesses since he joined the group in 1987, with his first role as accountant for Fred Olsen’s first-ever designated cruise ship, Black Prince.
Following this initial role, Mike spent four years as financial controller for Fred Olsen Travel, before a brief period as financial and commercial manager for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, from September 1994 to November 1995.
He then became commercial director, before becoming MD in 2004.
He said: "After a great deal of thought, I have taken the decision to retire at the end of August 2019, shortly after my 60th birthday.
"In my time with Fred Olsen, I have worked in a number of varied roles and have seen the cruise line’s enterprise grow from humble beginnings and with only one ship, to the hugely successful operation that it is now, with four ocean ships, our new river ship Brabant and a customer base that continues to expand, despite the market being more competitive than ever.
Company chairman Fred Olsen Jnr said: "Mike has been an integral part of the success of Fred Olsen Cruise Lines for the last 30 years."
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