Swan Hellenic has announced the expansion of its North American sales team, in a bid to strengthen the company’s presence across the region and provide greater support to its travel partners.
Joining the team are two seasoned professionals, Jonathan Cerreta and Kimberly Rhodes, whose extensive industry experience and proven track records in luxury and experiential travel are expected to further enhance Swan Hellenic’s relationships and reach throughout North America.
Cerreta has been appointed sales director – Northern California, Northwest US, and Canada. He brings over a decade of success in the travel and cruise industry, having most recently served as director of sales for Crystal Cruises, where he played a key role in the brand’s relaunch and expansion across the West Coast. His previous roles include senior sales leadership positions with Club Med, Collette, and Avoya Travel, where he consistently exceeded sales goals, revitalized agency partnerships, and drove double-digit market growth. His dynamic approach and deep knowledge of the luxury cruise and tour segment will be instrumental in expanding Swan Hellenic’s footprint in the western territories.
Rhodes joins Swan Hellenic as business development manager – East U.S. (excluding Florida). Based in Florida, Kimberly brings extensive experience in luxury sales and account management, most recently as business development manager for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, where she successfully built long-term relationships with top travel advisors and consortia partners. Her earlier career includes key roles with Hotwire Communications, Technology Sales Consulting, and AT&T, where she honed her expertise in relationship management, strategic marketing, and business growth. Kimberly’s strong communication skills and consultative approach make her a valuable addition to the Swan Hellenic sales organization.
The full North American Sales Team, led by Lisette Martinez, senior director, North America Sales, now includes:
- Eric Bacon – sales director – Southern California and Southwest US
- Kelly Predmesky – director of National and Key Accounts
- Preston Caddell – sales director – Central US
- Jonathan Cerreta – sales director – Northern California, Northwest US, and Canada
- Kimberly Rhodes – business development manager – East U.S. (excluding Florida) Montana, Idaho, Wyoming
“We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan and Kimberly to the Swan Hellenic family,” Martinez said in a statement. “Their extensive experience, passion for the industry, and commitment to partnership perfectly align with our mission to deliver exceptional service and authentic expedition cruise experiences across North America.”
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