Gauguin Selects Giersdorf

Paul Gauguin Shipping Limited has announced that David Giersdorf joined the company as acting president and CEO for the initial six months as it assumes full operation of Paul Gauguin in January 2010 (when the contract with Regent Seven Seas expires). Giersdorf has more than 30 years of experience in the cruise industry and business management, including senior management and/or ownership positions at Exploration Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Holland America Line, Ambassadors Cruise Group, Glacier Bay Lodge and the marketing services firm, CF2GS. He is also a former chairman of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).