Travelbiz E-Zine
24
February
2025

Steve Williams, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Travel, Retires from the Company after 36 Years

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Steve Williams, managing director of Fred. Olsen Travel, retires from the company after 36 years.

Steve says: “I am extremely proud of what the team and I have achieved over the years. As I take this next step in my life, I’d like to thank all of my industry friends and colleagues for 36 great years in a brilliant industry.”

Belinda Mindell, chair of Fred. Olsen Travel, adds: “The board and I would like to thank Steve for his dedication and loyalty.  Steve has been instrumental in building up the businesses within Fred. Olsen Travel. We wish him well in his future.”

Samantha Stimpson, CEO of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, will assume the additional position of interim managing director for Fred. Olsen Travel.

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