Cunard has elevated long-time executive Amy Williams to lead the local team as the new Sales & Marketing Director for Australia and New Zealand, effective from 1 May 2025, along with announcing a leadership update for Australasia.
Cunard North America & Australasia Vice President Matt Gleaves has returned to parent company Carnival Corporation in the UK and will be replaced by Liz Fettes, who will join as Vice President, Commercial North America & Australasia, from 24 March 2025.
Fettes joins the cruise line from Scenic Group USA & Latam, where she served as Vice President of Sales.
New ANZ Sales & Marketing Director Amy Williams joined Cunard UK in 2016, moving to Australia to work for the cruise company in the region in 2019.
She brings a wealth of internal and local knowledge to her new role and will report to Fettes for new leadership representation in the region.
Gleaves said: “I would like to congratulate Amy on her new role and wish her every success. Amy’s deep knowledge of the brand, passion for excellence and strong rapport with our Australian team make her the ideal choice to lead Cunard in Australia into an exciting future.”
“It has been a privilege to work with the Cunard Australasia team and wish them all every success in the future.”
Of her new role, Wiliams said: “I am very honoured and excited to be leading the next chapter of Cunard in Australia and New Zealand.”
“Our dedicated local team, together with our global Carnival Corporation resources, will remain committed to our partners and guests who continue to support our iconic brand,” she said.
The cruise line recently welcomed its latest ship, Queen Anne, to Sydney for the first time as part of her maiden 107-day World Voyage.
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