Aurora Expeditions Names VP of Affinity Sales, North America

Aurora Expeditions has named Karen Kutner-Dimitry as vice president of affinity sales for North America. She will report to David Tanguay, head of global sales.

Based in Basking Ridge, NJ, Kutner-Dimitry brings extensive experience across expedition travel, affinity sales, charter development, and small-ship operations. While, Kutner-Dimitry began her career on ships as a social director and shore excursion manager, she moved landside and has held sales positions with Natural Habitat Adventures, Grand Expeditions, and most recently, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions,  

“We are thrilled to welcome Karen to Aurora Expeditions at such an exciting stage of growth for our North American business,” Tanguay said. “Karen brings an exceptional combination of expedition experience, commercial leadership and deep affinity market expertise. Her understanding of purpose-led travel, special-interest groups and partner-led growth will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen Aurora’s position in North America.”

In her new role, Kuttner-Dimitry will lead Aurora Expeditions’ affinity sales strategy across North America, working closely with partners, organizations, and special-interest groups to develop meaningful expedition travel opportunities.