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Kristina Sambaher joins Ponant as a BDM in Australia

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Kristina Sambaher will create strategic sales initiatives to drive Ponant's revenue and achieve growth targets
Deb Corbett, Ponant’s GM sales & marketing Asia Pacific, announced Kristina Sambaher's appointment as business development manager for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

Sambaher’s travel industry career spans more than two decades and includes roles with Azamara and Flight Centre.

Kimberley experience

Earlier this month she made a Kimberley cruise aboard Le Soléal for first-hand experience ahead of the 2024 season.

‘Kristina brings a wealth of travel industry experience and beyond,’ Corbett said.

‘I am confident her sales strategy expertise and passion for market innovation will contribute integrally to achieving Ponant’s growth strategy in the Asia Pacific market,’ she said.

Sambaher is based at Ponant’s regional headquarters in North Sydney.