All Leisure Group appoints new cruise chief
All Leisure Group has appointed Patrick Ryan to lead cruise brands Voyages of Discovery and Swan Hellenic.
Previously working for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruise and most recently Island Cruises, the company says Ryan has a wealth of cruise industry experience.
He will report directly to Ian Smith, group chief executive of the All Leisure Group Plc.
With the closure of the Burgess Hill office former chief operating officer, Alan Murray chose to step down from his position heading Voyages of Discovery.
The company announced moving its Voyages of Discovery and Swan Hellenic businesses from Sussex to Leicestershire last month, see previous story.
Ian Smith said: "We are pleased to appoint Patrick to this new role, given his deep knowledge of the cruise industry and we are confident that he will drive the continued growth of the two cruise brands within his portfolio".
Tony Dyson will return to retirement from full time working, although he will remain with the business as a part-time Non-Executive Director.
Speaking on behalf of the Board, Ian Smith said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank both Alan and Tony for their contributions to the business."
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