Atlas Ocean Voyages Expands Shoreside Management Team

Atlas Ocean Voyages is expanding its shoreside management team with experienced cruise industry executives, James A. Rodriguez, the line’s president and CEO, announced.

The newest Atlas executives are Cathy Kusuma, vice president of sales operations; Gair O’Neill, senior director of guest relations and special services; and Jason O’Keefe, director of corporate communications and development.

“I am always on the lookout for people who are detail-oriented, with keen problem-solving skills,” Rodriguez added. “We are proud to welcome Cathy, Gair, and Jason to the growing Atlas Ocean Voyages family.” 

Cathy Kusuma (Photo Credit: Atlas Ocean Voyages)

Kusuma, who reports to Rodriguez, returns to Atlas in a new role; she first joined the company in 2020 as a regional sales director. In the interim, Kusuma was vice president of business development for a finance company. She has over 25 years of cruise experience, most recently serving as director of field sales for Seabourn and Holland America Line. Before that, she was senior director of strategic partnerships for Cruise Planners. In her new role, she will manage travel advisor training programs and virtual and in-person training events and drive additional revenue streams to the company through sales account management. 

Gair O'Neill (Photo Credit: Atlas Ocean Voyages)

A 28-year cruise industry veteran, O’Neill joins the company after 23 years as senior director of guest relations and risk management for Regent Seven Seas Cruises/Oceania Cruises. He previously held guest relations posts for Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises.

Jason O'Keefe (Photo Credit: Atlas Ocean Voyages)

O’Keefe brings 20-plus years of travel industry experience to Atlas. In his new role, he will lead corporate communications and the development of onboard programs, media partnerships, and strategic projects. Most recently senior marketing director at American Queen Voyages, O’Keefe was with Regent Seven Seas Cruises for more than 10 years, specializing in loyalty, trade marketing, and guest experience. Previously, he was with Silversea Cruises, World Travel Holdings, and Omega World Travel in both shipboard and land-based sales roles after beginning his career as a travel advisor in the Midwest. 

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