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Silversea's Sauleau goes to Crystal in wide-ranging new svp role

Crystal Cruises appointed long-time luxury cruise line executive Christian Sauleau to a newly created role as svp operations and total guest satisfaction. He'll oversee marine, hotel, food and beverage, entertainment and land programs, and will manage safety and security operations, as well as officer and crew hiring processes and development.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

April 25, 2016

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Sauleau reports to Thomas Mazloum, Crystal’s chief operating officer.

'Christian Sauleau’s esteemed career boasts a wealth of industry savvy—much of it gleaned from working in direct competition with Crystal—as well as experience in launching new ships and innovative enrichment programs,' Crystal president and ceo Edie Rodriguez said. 'We are thrilled he has agreed to join us as we continue to grow and encounter bigger opportunities and guest offerings than ever before, as our guests’ satisfaction remains paramount.'

Most recently Sauleau was evp fleet operations for Silversea Cruises, which had no word about a successor. He also held senior roles with Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Viking Line.

In his prior roles, he has overseen the construction and launch of several luxury ships and facilitated innovative partnerships and on-board offerings with the likes of the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Paris and with renowned chef Paul Bocuse. Other successes have included a partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society to offer the Ambassadors of the Environment program for young travelers.

In Sauleau's new position with Crystal, he will support the line’s ocean cruises, as well as Crystal Yacht Cruises, Crystal River Cruises and Crystal Exclusive Class ships. He'll be working closely with Crystal’s teams in its Los Angeles headquarters and Miami branch office.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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