Warner Leisure Hotels appoints new chief commercial officer
Tony Roberts joined the Carnival group of brands 23 years ago as a management accountant in the P&O Cruises finance team
Warner Leisure Hotels has announced the appointment of Tony Roberts to the newly-created role of chief commercial officer to ensure the group’s future growth.
Roberts will join the adults-only hotel group this April, having spent the last 23 years in the cruise industry. He is currently VP of global commercial operations, guest services and head of UK and Europe for the luxury cruise line, which is part of Carnival Corporation.
He joined the Carnival group of brands 23 years ago as a management accountant in the P&O Cruises finance team, holding several roles in finance and qualifying as an accountant.
He then moved to customer services and added responsibility for business development and international sales.
After two years in the IT department, Roberts joined the Princess Cruises team and led the UK and Europe team through several periods of growth.
In addition, he was also chair of cruise trade body Clia UK&I for three years.
Warner Leisure Hotels operates 16 hotels in the UK, including Studley Castle in Warwickshire and Littlecote House in Berkshire.
Roberts said: “Warner Hotels is a growing business so it’s a very exciting time to be joining, given the growth plans the organisation has.”
