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CLIA Australasia is getting a new managing director

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Joel Katz will take up the appointment on January 1
Cruise Lines International Association president and ceo Cindy D’Aoust announced Joel Katz will become md of CLIA Australasia on January 1.

South African born Katz, who has taken out Australian citizenship, was most recently evp of Grand Circle Cruise Line in the UK.
 
Prior to that he was based in Sydney as chief operating officer for Orion Expedition Cruises which was acquired by Lindblad Expeditions in 2013.
 
He replaces Neil Linwood who joined CLIA Australasia as executive director in 2014 and was promoted to the role of md in August last year.
 
Linwood leaves the organisation next month.
 
‘Joel’s strong industry and operational experience make him an ideal fit for this position and I look forward to seeing CLIA Australasia thrive under his leadership,’ D’Aoust said.