Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Adds Two Members to its Senior Leadership Team

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed two new members to its senior leadership team.

Phil Gardner has been named Commercial and Product Director.

He takes over from Clare Ward, who retires from the role at the end of April.

Mr Gardner has previously held senior leadership roles at Ambassador, Tui Cruises, Fosun, and Thomas Cook.

Colin Parselle, meanwhile, has been appointed as Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s new Chief Financial Officer.

Samantha Stimpson, CEO at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “I am delighted to announce these new appointments to our Senior Leadership Team. Their knowledge, leadership and expertise will be instrumental as we continue to grow our business and evolve our brand and product.

“I’d like to thank Clare for all her hard work and innovation since she joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2012, and on a personal level for all the support she has given me over the past year since I took up the helm.”