With 15 years of expertise in procurement, Wallis is set to lead efforts in strategic purchasing and sustainable growth, aligning the cruise line’s operations with modern industry standards. Her role emphasizes streamlining processes while embracing cutting-edge solutions to support the company’s vision for a more sustainable future.
This marks an exciting chapter for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines as they position themselves for continued success in a competitive industry.
Jenna, who joined in September, said: “I am so excited to have joined the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines family. This really was my dream role, given the company itself and its well-known brand, coupled with the chance to take on this newly created role and lead the transformation of the Purchasing Team to a strategic procurement partner.
“My vision is to have a world-class procurement team, strategically aligned to the business’ goals, enabling revenue growth, improving gross margin and cashflow, all while providing an enhanced guest experience.
“Currently, the remit of my team is our fleet of ships – the core of our business but I’ll be growing our scope to include indirect spend too for example marketing and technology systems at our Ipswich head office.
“We have opportunity to drive sustainable growth through strategic procurement and I am so proud to be leading this initiative.
“We deliver experiences that our guests will always remember, and this is everything to me.”
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines continues to strengthen its leadership team, following the recent appointments of Doug Glenwright as Guest Experience Director and Sonia Holman as E-Commerce and Marketing Director.
Samantha Stimpson, CEO of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “These new appointments further strengthen my team and reflect our commitment to continually evolving to meet the challenges and opportunities of the cruise industry.
“We look forward to driving Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines forward, while ensuring our guests enjoy the best possible experience on board our ships and create unforgettable memories.”
Tags: Doug Glenwright, Guest Experience, Sonia Holman, E-Commerce and Marketing, Samantha Stimpson, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Jenna Wallis
