Our Leaders
Meet the faces behind Britain’s newest cruise line
Our Executive Team
Christian has over 25 years’ experience in the cruise industry, starting his career working on a cruise ship and rising through the ranks before working in various senior management positions.
He was the CEO and Chairman of Cruise & …
Fraser Montgomery has more than 30 years’ experience as a finance and business executive spanning a range of commercial disciplines. With a strong customer-facing and leisure background, he brings significant strength in leadership, …
Nick has over 30 years' experience in the marine industry. He is a chartered marine engineer and joins the Ambassador family from a multifaceted career that spans technical engineering, consultancy, and senior commercial …
Phil Gardner was appointed to Ambassador Cruise Line's Executive Team as Chief Commercial Officer in February 2022 to drive the company's commercial strategy and ambitious growth plans. With responsibility for the premium value, …
Our Management Team
Bob McGowan has worked in the hospitality and travel industry for over 18 years, originally training in hospitality management. He started his career overseas in 2000 before moving onto a cruise ship, working his way up to Cruise Director for …
Matt began his career in the cruise industry in 2002, working as a Shop Manager, Future Cruise Sales Manager and later as a Shore Excursions Manager. His time onboard included working on ships sailing for P&O Cruises, Ocean Village, Seabourn, …
Rebecca Jones has almost 12 years’ experience in marketing within the travel industry. She started her career at a marketing agency in Soho, London, working with brands such as Jaguar and Eddie Stobart under the Stobart Group umbrella. After …
Giovanna Dipasquale has almost 20 years of combined expertise in port operations and shore excursions. Prior to joining the business, she worked at BSM in its Cruise Services organisation, where has had supported Ambassador Cruise Line since it …
Our Board of Directors
The Chair of the Board of Directors is Gordon Wilson who has more than 30 years’ experience in the travel industry. He was the CEO and President of the global travel commerce platform, Travelport, from 2011 until 2019 which included …
Jakob has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry and has dedicated the majority of his career to specialising in asset management and investments. Jakob is a Partner at Njord Partners LLP, which he co-founded …
Lucy Sinclair was Google’s Director of Business Analysis, Data and Research until August 2023. Prior to this, she was Director of Audiences and Media at the Royal Opera House; Chief Marketing Officer at JPI Media; and Director of …
Thomas has more than six years’ experience in the financial services industry. An Investment Executive at Njord Partners LLP, he has experience investing in companies in the transportation, infrastructure and industrials sector. Prior to …