Globus family of brands (GFOB) has appointed well-known travel industry leader Chris Hall as its new Managing Director Asia Pacific, joining the global leadership team on 31 March 2025 to drive growth across all brands and markets.
Based in Australia, Hall will be responsible for GFOB companies Avalon Waterways, Globus and Cosmos in the APAC region and steering the growth of these businesses with travel advisors.
A seasoned leader and long-time travel industry executive, Hall has more than 30 years’ experience, bringing his expertise across touring and cruise to the GFOB team.
He most recently held the position of Ponant CEO in Asia Pacific along with senior positions at Australian Pacific Holdings (APH), the parent company of APT Travel Group, including APH Managing Director of APH and APT Travel Group CEO during his 21-year tenure.
Deb Corbett was announced as the new Ponant CEO Asia Pacific upon Hall’s departure in June 2024.
GFOB President & CEO Scott Nisbet said: “We are excited to welcome Chris to the Globus Family. He brings the leadership and deep industry expertise needed to drive innovation, elevate our position in touring and river cruise and grow the business with our travel agency partners.”
Of his new role, Hall said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Globus family of brands and leading the exceptional team in APAC. With an established portfolio of brands and product, I’m looking forward to reconnecting with trade partners and working side by side with them to grow the business and achieve mutual success.”
“The Globus family of brands has an experienced global leadership team and I’m eager to contribute purposefully to further the success of the business,” he said.
Find out more at globus.com.au or the trade portal at globusfamily.com.au
