Major change at MSC Cruises

THE executive team at MSC
Cruises has undergone
significant changes.
The company recently
announced the appointment
of Ross Volk as md of
MSC South Africa, following
the resignation of Johann
Strydom at the end of
December. Ross was
previously cfo of the South
African operation.
“Ross is the perfect
candidate to take on the role
of the growing commercial
business in South Africa.
He has a strong financial
background and has gained
an overall understanding of
the commercial operations,”
said Gianni Onorato, ceo of
MSC Cruises.
On the global front, MSC
has appointed Angelo
Capurro as senior director.
Based in Geneva, Angelo
will focus on the company’s
future expansion plans for
South Africa for the local and
international MSC product.
Together Ross and Angelo
will be tasked with taking
the SA company to the next
level.
Meanwhile, outgoing ceo
of the SA market, Daphne
Osborne, and head of
marketing, Allan Foggitt,
have also announced their
retirement. They will remain
in a consulting capacity for
an interim period.