Ponant Names New CEO for the Americas
by Dori Saltzman /
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Ponant has named Samuel Chamberlain as its new CEO of the Americas, effective Apr. 1. He succeeds Navin Sawhney, will remain with the company as a strategic advisor.
Sawhney has been with Ponant since 2014.
“Navin’s unwavering commitment and expertise have been tremendously valuable to Poant during the last 10 years,” said Belinda Hindmarsh, group deputy CEO of global business, said. “Navin has been instrumental in enhancing our brand and business development in the Americas for both Ponant and Paul Gauguin Cruises.”
Chamberlain joins Ponant from Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, where he served as vice president of business development. Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings is the joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts. His experience also extends into the private aviation sector with Wheels Up, and luxury hospitality with Hilton and Waldorf Astoria.
“I am thrilled to welcome Samuel who brings to the team a wealth of luxury expertise and experience to help tackle the fantastic opportunity ahead of us as we continue to grow Ponant’s presence in the Americas and internationally,” Hindmarsh said.
