MSC Cruises has appointed cruise sales specialist Brigita Devries to the newly created position of Senior Sales Manager for Australia & New Zealand. The Sydney-based role shores up the company’s commitment to trade and growth in the region.
Ms Devries joins Swiss-headquartered MSC Cruises, bringing her extensive knowledge of the cruise sector through leadership, sales and marketing positions.
Her most recent role was General Manager for Australia & New Zealand at Swan Hellenic and she has prior experience with Crystal & Dream Cruises, Star Cruises and NCL.
MSC Cruises Managing Director Australia & New Zealand Lisa Teiotu said: “We are very pleased to have Brigita join us, bringing such high-calibre knowledge and experience to the company.”
“This will further strengthen our local sales team to support our trade partners and demonstrates the growth for Australia and New Zealand.”
Ms Devries added: “I am thrilled to be part of the MSC Cruises team. My entire career has been spent in the cruise industry and I look forward to continuing that tradition by providing a high level of service and business solutions to our current and future trade partners.”
MSC Cruises announced its growth plan of 23 new next-generation ships by 2025, strengthening its position in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Southern Africa.
Parent company MSC Group also recently launched the luxury cruise line Explora Journeys and its first ship, EXPLORA I.
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