The ECN Team
Akvile Marozaite - CEO
Having worked in various roles for a luxury expedition-cruising brand and as a freelance consultant, Akvile brings both considerable knowhow of the industry and an extensive network of travel-trade connections to the role. As a passionate advocate of expedition cruising, Akvile looks forward to bringing the ECN to the forefront of the travel-trade community and trade media's awareness.
Anthony Daniels - Chair
Anthony Daniels is General Manager for the UK & Ireland at PONANT, a leading luxury expedition cruise line. With over 30 years in the cruise industry, Anthony has held senior roles at Hurtigruten, Cunard, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, and Seabourn. His expertise spans sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships, driving growth and brand visibility in competitive markets. Anthony has a deep passion for expedition cruising, reflecting his commitment to innovation and delivering extraordinary experiences for adventurous travellers.
Alexandra Wright - Marketing
We’re delighted to introduce Alexandra, who joins us with two years of travel industry experience and a flair for digital content creation and SEO. With a love of solo adventures, Alexandra has fuelled her passion for travel with adventures in Italy, Japan and beyond. Alexandra will primarily focus on our marketing and social media, but you’ll also see her at our events and supporting other ECN activities.
Martin Johnson - Director
Martin has been actively involved in the sale of expedition cruises for over 15 years, the last 8 of which he has spent heading up a market-leading expedition cruise agent in the UK, of which he is also a co-founder. Martin currently works with over 22 leading expedition cruise brands, meaning he has a unique understanding of how the sector has developed over the years as well as the challenges currently facing the industry.
