Following the successful launch of the Queen Anne, Angus Struthers will step down from his role at Cunard in June.
- Struthers has significantly contributed to Cunard’s growth, leading marketing and PR since 2013.
- President Katie McAlister praised Struthers for his pivotal role in the brand’s evolution.
- The Queen Anne initiative resulted in substantial bookings, reflecting heightened agent engagement.
- Struthers departs with a view towards new career opportunities after 11 years at Cunard.
Following a decade of dedicated service, Angus Struthers will vacate his position as vice president of global marketing and EMEA sales for Cunard this June. This decision comes on the heels of the inaugural celebrations for the company’s latest vessel, the Queen Anne. Struthers, who joined Cunard in 2013, has been instrumental in steering the brand’s development, concentrating on marketing strategies, public relations, and strengthening trade relations across the UK and EMEA regions.
Katie McAlister, the president of Cunard, highlighted Struthers’ influential role, noting that he has been central to the brand’s ongoing evolution and its commercial success. Under his stewardship, Cunard has achieved remarkable booking figures, the best seen in a decade. McAlister expressed her gratitude for Struthers’ unwavering dedication and passion for advancing the brand’s presence within the luxury cruise sector.
In a reflective statement, Struthers expressed his pride in the accomplishments during his tenure, particularly acknowledging the Queen Anne’s successful launch. He stated, ‘Cunard is an incredible brand and I look back with much pride at the many successes we’ve achieved, but after nearly eleven years and once we’ve seen the magnificent Queen Anne named, I feel it is the right time to find my next exciting career opportunity.’
Struthers’ recent engagement in a promotional incentive centred around the Queen Anne significantly bolstered agent activity, resulting in an impressive 5,626 bookings for the ship. This initiative underscored the high level of excitement and commitment from Cunard’s agent partners, as further reflected in Struthers’ comments regarding the event’s success.
Angus Struthers’ departure from Cunard marks the end of a significant chapter in the brand’s history and opens new avenues for his career.
