Rene Serphos becomes VP finance at Atlas Ocean VoyagesRene Serphos becomes VP finance at Atlas Ocean Voyages

He is responsible for all aspects of finance, IT and human resources for the line's US headquarters. He also serves as a key liaison to Mystic Invest, Atlas's Portugal-based parent company, providing financial reporting and updates.

18 years of cruise experience

Serphos brings 18 years of cruise experience to his new position. Most recently, he was controller and VP accounting for Margaritaville at Sea. Previous cruise posts include corporate hotel controller for Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line.

Plus non-travel industry work

Non-travel industry experience includes stints at Mid-Atlantic Realty, Assist-Card of Florida, National Linen Service and Otto Senior, a food manufacturer.

'Rene’s diverse finance background, complemented by his many years in the cruise sector, will prove invaluable to supporting our profitability goals and objectives,' said James Rodriguez, president and CEO, Atlas.