Wesley D’Silva has been named President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, effective March 2.

D’Silva expressed enthusiasm for the new role in a LinkedIn post, saying he is “incredibly energized and optimistic about what lies ahead.”

In his announcement, D’Silva thanked colleagues who supported his career progression, as well as the line’s guests and travel partners worldwide, describing them as an extension of the company, which is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

“It is their partnership and belief in our vision that continues to propel us forward,” D’Silva said.

Looking ahead, D’Silva said his focus will be on building on the brand’s existing foundation and continuing to raise the standard in ultra-luxury travel.

He was most recently Chief Commercial Officer at Regent.

D’Silva joined the luxury cruise line in 2010 when it was under Prestige Cruise Holdings and has extensive experience in revenue management and financial operations, having honed his analytical skills in various roles within the finance and revenue management departments at Regent Seven Seas Cruises and parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

He first moved into Regent revenue management in 2016 and has since seen his responsibilities expand.

Wesley graduated Summa cum Laude and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Miami.