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 | North East Post Weekend Edition |
Phil Hopkins
Group Travel Editor & Theatre Correspondent
@philhopkinsuk
1:00 AM 31st October 2023
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'Fred' Gets New CEO
Samantha Stimpson
She joins the company from FTI Touristik, where currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer. She brings a remarkable track record of strong commercial results, exceptional customer experience, and energised organisations.
Based at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Head Office in Ipswich, Suffolk, Samantha will take overall responsibility for strategic development and managing the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ operation, which covers 220 staff in Ipswich and more than 2,000 crew members across the Fred. Olsen fleet of three ocean cruise ships.
Samantha Stimpson said:
“I am honoured to be joining Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, a company that I have known and admired for years.
“I very much look forward to working with the organization, contributing my skills and expertise, continuing to enhance the strategy which is built on smaller, elegant ships, and exceptional experiences, underpinned by a culture that recognizes the importance of personal, attentive service.”
“I am honoured to be joining Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, a company that I have known and admired for years.
“I very much look forward to working with the organization, contributing my skills and expertise, continuing to enhance the strategy which is built on smaller, elegant ships, and exceptional experiences, underpinned by a culture that recognizes the importance of personal, attentive service.”
Her new role will commence no later than February 1st 2024.
Pete Deer, the current Managing Director, will as previously announced, take the position as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the financial operations of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.