His successor as Managing Director, Peter Deer – previously Commercial Director – took up his new role on September 1, 2019.
Rodwell joined the group in 1987 with his first role as accountant for Fred. Olsen’s first-ever designated cruise ship, Black Prince.
Following this initial role, Mike spent four years as Financial Controller for Fred. Olsen Travel, before a brief period as Financial and Commercial Manager for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, from September 1994 to November 1995.
A long career in cruise
It was then that Mike became Commercial Director, a role that he held for eight-and-a-half years, before he was promoted to Managing Director of the cruise line in 2004.
Rodwell said: “I would like to thank all of the many people whom, perhaps without even realising, have made my long career with Fred. Olsen such an enjoyable one.
‘I will look back at those 30-plus years with immense pride in all that we have achieved together, and I know that I will miss it.’
Accolade from Fred Olsen Jnr
Fred. Olsen Jnr, Chairman of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: ‘Mike has been an integral part of the success of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for the last 30 years. In his time as Managing Director, he has been key in developing our unique style of cruising, which has placed us in such a strong position for the future growth of the business.
‘Having worked very closely with Mike over the years, I will miss his wise counsel and good humour. Everyone at Fred. Olsen wishes him the very best for the next stage of his life.’
A replacement Commercial Director is currently being sought.
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