Ponant has appointed Julie Golding who will rejoin the luxury cruise company in the newly created position of Key Account Manager for Australia and New Zealand.
The news follows Deb Corbett’s appointment as CEO for Asia Pacific in July. Corbett has identified the growing need for additional support for trade and retail consortia as the company says it continues to experience substantial industry growth. This new role has been created to further strengthen the business, reporting directly into Julie Rogers, Director of Sales.
“We are thrilled to welcome Julie Golding back to our dynamic team. Julie brings a wealth of expertise in luxury product development, further enriched by her recent experience mentoring small business owners towards financial success,” said Julie Rogers, Director of Sales, Ponant.
Golding brings more than 23 years of experience in sales development, having worked with prestigious brands such as Globus family of brands, APT Group, and Rocky Mountaineer.
It was with Rocky Mountaineer that she first took on a key accounts role, successfully managing relationships with wholesale and key trade partners.
Golding’s career journey also led her to Silversea, where she began as Business Development Manager for NSW South and was later promoted to manage key accounts across Australia and New Zealand.
During her roles at Ponant, she handled its top accounts and took on Virtuoso as a national account.
Excited to join forces once again with Julie Rogers, with whom she has collaborated at Globus family of brands, Rocky Mountaineer, and Ponant, Golding looks forward to bringing her passion and industry know-how to this new appointment.
Deb Corbett, Ponant CEO Asia Pacific, added, “As Ponant continues its rapid growth in Asia Pacific, Julie’s appointment is a key step in intensifying our market presence,” said Corbett.
“Her deep industry expertise and strong partner relationships are crucial as we elevate the brand and continue to deliver exceptional luxury expedition experiences for guests,” said Corbett.
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