NEW Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) president Wes D’Silva said his appointment will allow chief luxury officer Jason Montague to focus on long-term strategy for NCLH’s luxury brands, as the group prepares to bring almost 10 new ships online over the next 10 years.
Speaking to Cruise Weekly during his first visit to Sydney since taking the role last week (CW 05 Mar), D’Silva outlined how he will work alongside Montague and newly appointed global luxury ambassador Steve Odell (CW 09 Mar).
“[Montague’s] focus on the Regent brand is going to be more so the high-level strategic vision.
“Absorbing that much capacity over the next several years, especially in the ultra-luxury sector, is no easy task, so we want to ensure that we’re doing it very mindfully and strategically.”
Helping D’Silva in Australia will be Odell, serving in a dual-branded role with both RSSC and Oceania Cruises.
“Having a representative that’s intimately involved and intimately knowledgeable with both brands on this side I think is going to be really helpful,” he said.
“Ensuring people understand where both brands are going from a strategic vision, from a high-level vision, and him being able to speak to it,” D’Silva said of Odell’s role. MS
Pictured is D’Silva with vice president sales & general manger Lisa Pile.
