The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed the departure of Kristian Anderson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales.Anderson joined The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in the second-half of 2021, leading the ultra-luxury yachting company’s initial launch of Evrima, and subsequently Ilma last year. Prior to joining RCYC, Anderson held the Executive Vice President, Global Sales role with Uniworld for four years, and a senior role in the United States with Silversea.
Anderson’s career has also included long terms in aviation, at Qatar Airways (for 4 years) and with Aeromexico (7 years).
A spokesperson for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection thanked Anderson for his “leadership and energy, passion and expertise he brought to the organisation.”
“We wish him every success as he embarks on his next chapter,” the spokesperson added.
Following his sudden exit, RCYC is working on who will take charge as the brand’s new sales leader. Currently, the global sales team will report to RCYC’s President, Ernesto Fara – reports Seatrade Cruise News.
In March, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection welcomed Anastasia Kotanidis into its team as Director, Travel Partnerships, Australia and New Zealand — a strategic appointment reported exclusively by LATTE.
Next month, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will launch its third yacht, Luminara, in the Mediterranean.
