PONANT, world leader in luxury explorations, has announced significant updates to their Asia Pacific commercial team structure, aligning with the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting industry trends and growing needs of trade partners across the region.
In response to accelerated growth across the region, PONANT is proud to announce the following changes and promotions within its existing sales team, to strengthen their presence and service offering to the trade.
Under the leadership of Deb Corbett, General Manager Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific, the region gets a boost of extra head counts.
Effective immediately, Julie Rogers’ team has the following changes:
· Annabelle Brown takes on the role of State Manager VIC & TAS; Janelle Ramsey becomes State Manager QLD & NT and Kristina Sambaher, State Manager NSW & ACT, with Sandra Cahill assuming position as Inside Sales Executive
· Alan Wilcock has been employed as Business Development Manager, New Zealand, following the departure of Bianca Bratton who is following her passion for adventure, outside of the travel industry. Alan commences in his new role today (6 May 2024) and comes with years of experience in the travel industry spanning the airline, hotel and cruise sectors.
· As part of this growth and structure evolution, PONANT is pleased to introduce a new role within its Australian commercial team of State Manager WA & SA. Kate Hansen has accepted this newly created role, marking a significant step towards enhancing PONANT’s presence in these ever-growing states. Kate comes to PONANT with years of experience in the travel industry spanning retail travel, luxury touring, wholesale and cruise and commences this new role on 20 May 2024. This appointment allows Annabelle Brown and Janelle Ramsey to prioritise the larger metro states of VIC and QLD, catering to the growing needs of trade partners and their clients in these areas.
In a parallel effort to strengthen its presence across the Asia-Pacific region, PONANT has also announced promotions and new appointments in key Asian markets:
· Manish Sonar, previously Business Development Executive for India & Sri Lanka, has been promoted to Business Development Manager – India & SE Asia, ensuring wider support of the emerging markets in Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand, which allows Julie Rogers time to develop the strategic vision for the territories.
· The PONANT Shanghai office managed by Jin Zhang, Head of Commercial & Marketing – North Asia sees Phoebe Liu being promoted into the newly created role of Business Development Manager – North China and a newly created role of Reservations Executive, already having been filled by new employee, Lisa Xu.
“These structural enhancements signify PONANT’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our valued trade partners in the Asia Pacific region,” says Deb Corbett, General Manager Sales & Marketing, Asia Pacific. “We are poised to deliver exceptional service and support as we embark on this exciting phase of growth, exemplifying PONANT’s ongoing efforts to nurture talent and expand its influence in key markets by leveraging the team’s experience and proven contributions.”
