Southampton, 1 February 2013 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises is delighted to announce the appointment of Ralph de Klijn to the role of Sales Manager, Europe.
Effective from 4 February, de Klijn will strengthen the existing European sales team and be responsible for developing sales with the line’s agent partners across Scandinavia, Benelux and Eastern Europe. Ralph will report directly into Cecilia Abert, Sales & Marketing Director UK and Europe.
Ralph brings a wealth of extensive cruise experience to the role having worked in at sea since 2001 in many roles including for Seabourn and Silversea, working his way up to General Manager with Regent.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Ralph join the European sales team. Our growth within these markets necessitates additional resource and Ralph is perfectly placed with the extensive knowledge and language experience he brings, along with his impeccable record for providing excellent customer service” said Cecilia Abert, Sales and Marketing Director UK and Europe. He is a very welcome addition to our team and I have every confidence that our partners within Scandinavia, Benelux and Eastern Europe will benefit from Ralph’s experience and an increase in their Regent sales!”
Originally from the Netherlands, Ralph will be based in the UK travelling frequently across Europe.
Commenting on his appointment Ralph said “I am delighted to have found a land-based role enabling me to stay within the Regent family, while utilising my extensive knowledge, skills and experience I have gained. I very much look forward to the working with Regent’s agent partners across Europe.”
