Cunard North America Expands Sales Team

Cunard North America is expanding its sales team with four new appointments including a new director of national and strategic accounts.

“We are thrilled to enhance our sales force by welcoming these exceptionally talented women,” said Jamie Paiko, vice president of sales for Cunard North America. “With our newly fortified team, we are poised to not only grow the brand, but further distinguish ourselves in the luxury cruise space, and focus on the successful launch of our new ship, Queen Anne.”

Taking the job as director of national and strategic accounts is Amanda Jordan, who was promoted to the role. She will be responsible for overseeing all national and strategic accounts, as well as lead a team of four business development managers. Jordan has been with Cunard/Princess since 2010, where she spent nine years as BDM for Princess and Cunard, most recently serving as national accounts BDM.

Joining the team as new BDMs are Cindy Woloshyn and Michelle Suker. Woloshyn also comes to the team having transitioned from the Cunard/Princess combined sales force. She began her three-decade career as a travel advisor and has held various BDM positions in the airline, land tour, and cruise industries. Suker brings over 25 years of experience in the travel sector to her new roles as BDM; she also began her career in the industry at a travel agency.

Finally, Larissa Hass joins Cunard as a sales planning specialist. She will be responsible for supporting the BDMs, as well as travel advisors. She will offer the team support through multiple channels, including Salesforce, Amenity Funding, and Exclusive Offer programs, as well as assist with road shows, conferences, events, presentations, and FAM trips. She has had roles with Princess Tours, Tauck, and has served as a BDM on the Princess and Cunard shared sales team.