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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES STRENGTHENS TRADE-FIRST STRATEGY WITH STRATEGIC SALES LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AND CREATES AN OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT ROLE (United States)
Atlas Ocean Voyages announces a series of strategic new appointments to its sales and guest services team, reinforcing the brand's commitment to its trade-first sales strategy and continued growth in the luxury expedition market. |
Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Careers
- Appointments
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on Thursday 24 July 2025
 Kelly Popovski – Senior Director, Field Sales
Photo credit © Atlas Ocean Voyages
These appointments bring a wealth of industry experience and reflect the brand’s investment in deepening support for its valued travel advisor partners.
"In a short time, Atlas Ocean Voyages has redefined the expedition style of cruising, initially refined polar expeditions and then developing innovative epicurean and cultural experiences for year-round exploration across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond on our state-of-the-art fleet of luxuriously designed, world-class yachts," shares Anderson.
"This talented sales team, announced today, enhances our resources and strengthens our valued partnerships with the travel advisor community, which remains an essential partner in our ongoing success as we continue to grow as a company.”
New Appointments:
Kelly Popovski – Senior Director, Field Sales
Kelly will lead Atlas’s team of field sales for North America. A respected cruise industry veteran, Kelly began her career with Norwegian Cruise Line, where she held progressive roles within the sales organization, forging strong relationships with the travel advisor community. As a founding team member at Virgin Voyages, she was instrumental in developing the sales organization and leading Charters and Incentives.
Richard Whitaker – Director, National Accounts
Richard brings nearly a decade of cruise sales experience, including roles with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Azamara Cruises. In his new role, he is responsible for increasing Atlas’s presence with consortia partners and national accounts by developing customized marketing and sales strategies to support mutual growth.
Logan Steele – Regional Sales Director, Southeast USA
Logan will support travel partners across the Southeast U.S. With a cruise industry background in sales and sales support, Logan brings a fresh and innovative perspective to his new role. A graduate of Florida State University, Logan is committed to strengthening advisor relationships.
Juan Lopez – Director, Guest Services
Juan leads Atlas’s global reservation team of Voyage Specialists, bringing experience in guest reservations and operations from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. A graduate of Florida International University’s Hospitality & Tourism program, Juan is focused on enhancing the guest experience from the first point of contact.
Pedro Jaimot – Director, Charter & MICE Operations
Reporting to Robert Cao, Vice President of Charter & MICE, Pedro brings over 15 years of experience in cruise sales, marketing, and operations. His background includes key roles at Star Clippers, Landry & Kling, Cruise Planners, and Ponant. At Atlas, he will focus on expanding and refining charter and MICE offerings.
In addition, Isabel Galvan has been appointed Vice President, Commercial Operations & Systems Development as Atlas Ocean Voyages establishes a new Department of Operations and Systems Development to oversee the day-to-day operational functions of the business. This department will ensure that critical systems, including reservations and IT infrastructure, are functioning at optimal levels. Additionally, it will facilitate the research, development, and implementation of new technologies to support the evolving needs of the business. Isabel has extensive experience in the cruise industry and a proven track record as a key stakeholder in both marketing and sales, which uniquely positions her to align commercial strategy with operational excellence. Isabel will continue to report to James A. Rodriguez, President and CEO.
These appointments underscore Atlas Ocean Voyages' commitment to building a world-class team dedicated to providing exceptional support to travel advisors and delivering unforgettable experiences for guests.
About Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxury expedition cruise line offering highly curated journeys to some of the world’s most captivating destinations—including Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. Guests sail aboard a fleet of state-of-the-art expedition yachts, each featuring fewer than 100 elegantly appointed suites and staterooms to ensure an intimate, highly personalized, all-inclusive onboard experience. Atlas Ocean Voyages is designed for discerning explorers, offering year-round expeditions that include Polar, Epicurean, and Cultural experiences. Each journey is carefully crafted to provide immersive and meaningful travel experiences, complete with expert-led enrichment activities throughout the year.
 Richard Whitaker – Director, National Accounts
Photo credit © Atlas Ocean Voyages
 Logan Steele – Regional Sales Director, Southeast USA
Photo credit © Atlas Ocean Voyages
 Juan Lopez – Director, Guest Services
Photo credit © Atlas Ocean Voyages
 Pedro Jaimot – Director, Charter & MICE Operations
Photo credit © Atlas Ocean Voyages
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