Janet Wygert is Carnival Cruise Line's new trade sales team lead, succeeding Adolfo Perez, who is retiring. Her new title is senior vice president of sales and trade marketing.
Janet Wygert
Wygert has been with Carnival for 37 years, most recently leading its strategic partnership sales team, for which she has worked since 2008. Wygert previously held various positions across inside sales and business development.
Kirk Neal succeeds Wygert as vice president of strategic partnerships. Mike Julius, vice president of trade sales, will continue to lead the field sales team.
"I'm excited to take on the leadership of the trade sales organization and together with the team, build upon the terrific work that Adolfo has led," Wygert said. "Our travel advisors are a key part of our success, and we want to continue to partner together to expand on our strong history and create future growth opportunities including training, technology tools and business development programs."
Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy said, "Janet's broad and deep knowledge of Carnival and the trade sales channel assures a smooth transition as we continue to work across all parts of the travel advisor community."
In addition to Neal and Julius, Wygert's leadership team will include Ann Sedgwick, vice president of charters, meetings and incentives; and Meegan Broussard, assistant vice president for trade marketing and sales development.
Carnival announced Perez's retirement March 28.