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Scenic Group appoints new managing director for UK & Ireland

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A new UK & Ireland role for Richard Twynam at Scenic Group
Scenic Group appointed Richard Twynam as managing director UK and Ireland. 

Twynam – who will officially take up his new position on October 31 – will oversee both the Scenic and Emerald Cruises brands. He joins from NASDAQ-listed healthcare business Prenetics, where he is currently managing director  – Cruise and Travel Testing. 

Twynam is well known in the UK travel industry and boasts a wealth of experience in the cruise sector, most notably for his role as UK managing director at Azamara. He also headed up the cruise operation at Kuoni UK and was MD at Virgin Holidays Cruises. 

Manchester based

He will lead the Scenic Group UK team in Manchester. The group’s future growth plans are very exciting. I can’t wait to get started,’ he commented.

Scenic Group’s Anna Wolfsteiner, chief sales & marketing officer, called Twynam's appointment a major coup for the company that would further strengthen its presence in the trade. 

‘Richard is a real heavy hitter in the business, who has experience running travel brands with a reputation for great customer service and unique customer propositions. We’re delighted he is joining us to help spearhead our growth plan.’