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Swan Hellenic beefs up US sales team with key accounts directors

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Kelly Predmesky, based in Florida, will take responsibility for the eastern states, while Eric Bacon, based in California, will take charge of the west
Swan Hellenic expanded its North American sales team by appointing Kelly Predmesky and Kevin Bacon as directors, key accounts.

Predmesky, based in Florida, will take responsibility for the eastern states, while Bacon, based in California, will take charge of the west.

'We're delighted to have two new sales directors with the talent and dynamism of Eric and Kelly,' said Gordon Dirker, VP sales North America, Swan Hellenic. 'They each bring a refreshingly open style that’s perfect for Swan Hellenic, combined with razor-sharp focus on delivering the highest standards of support and service.'

Kelly Predmesky

Predmesky brings 17 years of travel industry experience, most recently at MEDJI Tours. Earlier positions were with Contiki and STA Travel. She is based in West Palm Beach.

Eric Bacon

Bacon most recently spent two years as Celestyal Cruises’ West Coast business development manager. Earlier, he worked as a business development consultant for Atlas Ocean Voyages. Prior roles include four years as Southwest business development manager for Hurtigruten and Rail Europe regional sales director - Canada.