MSC Cruises, the Geneva based cruise shipping company, says it has appointed Luca Catzola as Chief marketing Officer.

“Luca Catzola is an experienced senior executive with almost 20 years’ experience. He has held various top positions in leading consumer goods and retail companies, most recently as Chief Marketing Officer for the Carrefour Group, Italy and for Mattel South and East Europe, Middle East and Africa,” MSC Cruises said in a statement.

Fluent in three languages, Catzola has developed an international profile through positions in various countries In his new position, he will be based in the company’s headquarters in Geneva. He is responsible for the overall marketing and communication activities of the company and its 45 offices worldwide.