The appointments bring more than 20 years of collective experience within the Seabourn brand to leadership positions during a period when the line continues to grow, with Seabourn Ovation's launch in May 2018.
Haughey and Putzhammer are 'shining examples of why both new and repeat guests have an unforgettable time' aboard Seabourn ships, said Gerald Mosslinger, vp hotel operations. 'In these new roles, I'm confident their wisdom and expertise will continue to make a difference in many areas of our operations that will exceed guest expectations and help us maintain a leading position in the luxury travel industry.'
Haughey joined Seabourn in 2007 as chief purser and became the line's first female hotel director. In 2014, she transferred to the Seattle hotel operations team, overseeing efforts to enhance the housekeeping, guest services and purser departments. She was instrumental in launching Seabourn's Molton Brown bespoke fragrance and implementing the new Seabourn mattress and linen.
Haughey's duties include oversight of housekeeping, guest services and administration, and she works closely with the human resources team to enhance crew programs.
After training and experience in Bavaria's hospitality business, Putzhammer joined the crew on Seabourn Legend in 2005 as a bar waiter. After rising through the ranks, he was promoted to hotel director on Seabourn Pride in 2010. Putzhammer has worked on all Seabourn ships since then, including most recently as hotel director for Seabourn Encore's launch in December.
He has responsibility for culinary, bar and restaurant operations, and plays role in managing the Thomas Keller partnership in conjunction with the culinary ambassador.
Haughey is based in Seabourn's UK office, and Putzhammer is based in Seattle. Both report to Mosslinger.
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