BELLEVUE, Wash (July 17, 2013).- Paul Gauguin Cruises,
operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury
cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 90-guest
m/v Tere Moana, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Kelly
as Director of Vessel Operations.
"I am thrilled to welcome David Kelly to our team at Paul Gauguin
Cruises," said Diane Moore, President of Paul Gauguin Cruises. "He
brings extensive hotel operations experience with luxury cruise brands, a
passion for innovation, and a wealth of management expertise."
In his new position at Paul Gauguin Cruises, Kelly will be responsible
for all in-house vessel operations, including hotel, port planning,
purchasing, land programs, and entertainment programs on board the
company's vessels. He will report to Paul Gauguin Cruises' Chief
Operating Officer Florence Courbiere.
Kelly has more than 14 years of experience in cruise and hotel
operations encompassing finance, hotel, port, marine, and yard
operations. Most recently, he was Vice President of Operations for
American Queen Steamboat Company. Kelly has also previously served as
Director of Vessel Operations for Prestige Cruise Holdings, the parent
company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Prior to
this, he held positions with Silversea Cruises, Renaissance Cruises, and
consulted with Royal Caribbean International regarding the launch of
Azamara. Besides his well-respected career in the cruise industry,
Kelly has also served in regional management roles with Aurora Hotels
& Resorts and MacDonald Hotels & Resorts, both based in
Edinburgh, Scotland. A native of Scotland, Kelly holds a bachelor's
degree from Glasgow Caledonian University.
Source: Paul Gauguin Cruises
