Kristian C. Anderson has been appointed VP of Global Sales at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in Miami
In his role as Vice President of Global Sales, Kristian C. Anderson will report directly to Douglas Prothero, Chief Executive Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Anderson will be responsible for managing all facets of the company's sales operations, including the development of strategic partnerships with the travel agent community, and will oversee both the FIT Trade and MICE sales teams as well as the Reservations Contact Centers. With over 30 years in the travel industry, Anderson brings a wealth of experience in leading global sales teams within the luxury hospitality sector. After several years as VP of Sales for Qatar Airways, Anderson served as SVP and General Manager of the Americas for Silversea Cruises. He most recently held the position of EVP of Global Sales at Uniworld Boutique River Cruises where he was responsible for the commercial development of multi-segment sales channels across the globe. During his time at Uniworld, Anderson served as the chair of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Trade Relations Committee and was nominated for Virtuoso's Cruise Ambassador of the Year.