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Mercer executive joins HAL in human resources position

Holland America Line appointed an executive from Mercer, the human resources giant where HAL president Orlando Ashford previously worked, as vp human resources. Margaret Durante also has responsibilities for other Carnival Corp. & plc brands, including Seabourn, Princess Cruises and P&O Australia.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

February 14, 2016

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Based at HAL headquarters in Seattle, Durante reports to Elana Siegel, svp human resources.

'Having worked more than 20 years in the field with a strong focus on leading through change, Margaret brings a wealth of expertise to our human resources team,' Siegel said.

Most recently Durante was the global head of human resources, health and benefits, at Mercer. She held strategic positions based in Los Angeles, Singapore, New York and Seattle.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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