Leven, the cruise brand’s vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, was appointed with Lady Tina Stowell, The Right Honourable Baroness Stowell of Beeston MBE.
Other changes to Abta’s governing body were also revealed. Following an election, Jamie Gardiner, founder and managing director of Diverse World Ltd, will join the board representing principal members with turnover of less than £50 million. Martin Randall of Martin Randall Travel has stepped down, as has Doreen McKenzie following the sale of Knock Travel.
Daniele Broccoli of Britaly Travel was re-elected to the Board, representing Retail Members with a turnover of less than £20 million.
Abta chairman, Noel Josephides said: “I am delighted to welcome the new Directors to the Abta board. Their combined industry and broader commercial and political experience will be extremely valuable as the association moves forward.
"I would also like to congratulate Daniele Broccoli on his re-election and thank Doreen McKenzie and Martin Randall for their excellent service to the association.”
The full Board of Directors comprises:
Noel Josephides (Sunvil)
Daniele Broccoli (Britaly Travel)
Amanda Campbell CBE
Katrina Cliffe
Kathryn Darbandi (Thomas Cook Group)
Richard Downs (Iglu.com)
Andrew Flintham (Tui Group)
Alistair Rowland (Mid-Counties Co-operative)
Andrew Swaffield (Monarch Group)
Lady Tina Stowell
Stuart Leven (Royal Caribbean)
Jamie Gardiner (Diverse World Ltd)
