Fred Olsen names new sales and marketing director

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Nathan Philpot as sales and marketing director.

He will succeed Nigel Lingard who retires at the end of November 2011.

His previous positions include managing director of Elegant Resorts, head of marketing for Kuoni, and, most recently, group sales and marketing director of Page & Moy.

Philpot will join Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines from October 3 after a two-month handover period.

Mike Rodwell, managing director of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “This is a time of growth, but also of great challenges for the cruise industry, and I am confident that Nathan will make a significant contribution to the development of our company.”

by Bev Fearis