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Travel Weekly
6 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Virtuoso names Helen McCabe-Young to global products position
Virtuoso has promoted Helen McCabe-Young to senior vice president of global products. She replaces Thatcher Brown, who recently announced his departure to become CEO of resident-at-sea concept Crescent Seas. McCabe-Young has been Virtuoso's senior vice president of global marketing for the past five years, during which she oversaw the launch of the "So Virtuoso" consumer-facing campaign. Before Virtuoso, she spent a decade with Kerzner International, holding several roles including executive vice president of sales and marketing. She was previously Silversea Cruises' vice president of worldwide marketing and helped with the early positioning of Princess Cruises while at Campbell-Ewald advertising. Amy Logan "Virtuoso's product division has undergone a thoughtful strategic realignment, creating a strong foundation for the innovation and agility needed to serve the evolving needs of our global network," COO Brad Bourland said. "We thank Thatcher for his contributions to Virtuoso in this area and wish him much success as he embarks on this new chapter with Crescent Seas. "We're also excited to have Helen bring her marketing expertise and creative vision to a part of the business that's primed for significant growth," he added. Virtuoso also has named several other additions to McCabe-Young's team. Amy Logan, vice president of global network product, joined Virtuoso in May. Logan was previously vice president of solutions at Classic Vacations and has held senior leadership roles at Expedia and Amazon. Lucy Liberman Lucy Lieberman, vice president of global digital experience, joined in June. She was CEO of hotels at Michelin, where she oversaw travel services for Tablet Hotels and Michelin Guide. She also spent 10 years with Ogilvy and Mather, most recently as managing director working with brands like InterContinental Hotels Group and American Express. McCabe-Young will assist with the transition as Virtuoso searches for its next head of marketing.
Travel Weekly
22-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Residential cruise line Crescent Seas chooses a CEO
Thatcher Brown has been named CEO of Crescent Seas. Brown, who most recently was Virtuoso's senior vice president of global products, will take the helm at the new residential cruise company on Aug. 1. Thatcher Brown Photo Credit: Crescent Seas Brown has worked in luxury hospitality and cruise for more than 25 years, including at Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, Four Seasons Yachts, MSC Cruises, Dream Cruises and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Russell Galbut launched Crescent Seas in March. Its first ship, the Navigator Residence at Sea, is expected to begin sailing in December 2026, the company said. • Related: Do residential cruises present an opportunity for travel advisors? "I look forward to building on the robust launch and cultivating a community while redefining what it means to live and travel at sea," Brown said.
