HX has appointed highly experienced expedition leader Kelvin Murray as Director of Expedition Operations, joining the global Operations Leadership Team to steer the 130-year-old company into a new era of modern expedition cruising.
Murray has an unrivalled global reputation and deep operational expertise honed from decades in the field.
He has been involved in ground-breaking activities, including taking the largest passenger ship through the Northwest Passage, producing the first live 4K broadcast from Antarctica and guiding record-setting deep-ocean submersible explorations.
Most recently, Murray served as Head of Expeditions at EYOS Expeditions, leading ground-breaking trips across every continent and ocean.
He has also worked with other expedition cruise companies, such as Oceanwide Expeditions and Lindblad.
In his new role, Murray will work across the company’s Operations and Commercial teams to elevate and ensure a consistently outstanding guest expedition experience.
HX COO Iain McNeill said: “Kelvin is a world-class expedition leader and operational strategist with an instinct for people, place and purpose.”
“Kelvin’s vision and experience will be instrumental in raising the bar for our guests and our expedition teams. He joins us with an impeccable record and a passion for excellence that matches our legacy.”
Murray said: “I’m thrilled to join HX and help build upon their successful and extensive expedition heritage.”
“These trips are as much about people as they are places and I’m looking forward to working with the team to continue HX being a safe, sustainable, mindful and cool way to explore the world.”
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