Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH), the worl’d third largest cruise shipping group, said it had appointed of Harry Sommer to the newly created position of President, International.

NCLH, which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, said the appointment reflected expanding and diversifying the group’s global sourcing and distribution. “Sommer is responsible for sales, marketing, public relations and office operations for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises in all markets outside the United States and Canada.  He will continue to report to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Frank Del Rio,” NCLH said in a statement.

“As our company continues to grow, we look towards emerging and international markets to further expand our global footprint across our portfolio of award-winning brands,” said Del Rio.  “With Harry at the helm, I am confident we will continue to profitably diversify our business globally and offer guests best-in-class vacation experiences around the world.”