Anna Nash has been named president of Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group.
Reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division, Nash brings over two decades of experience gained at leading ultra-luxury hospitality brands.
Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys. (Photo Credit: Explora Journeys)
Most recently, she served as Chief Commercial Officer at Aman Resorts, Hotels & Residences, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s global commercial strategies and brand expansion. During her ten year tenure there, she also held the position of Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer. Nash also worked at Rosewood Hotels and Orient-Express before joining Aman in 2014.
“We are delighted to welcome Anna to Explora Journeys where her proven expertise within the ultra-luxury hospitality industry, coupled with her exceptional leadership abilities will help us to ensure that our brand is globally recognized as we continue to set new standards in luxury travel,” said Vago.
“I am incredibly proud to join Explora Journeys at such a pivotal moment in its growth and development,” said Nash. “The brand’s dedication to redefining the luxury ocean travel experience is inspiring, and I look forward to working closely with Mr. Vago and the talented team to continue building on this vision.”
Explora Journeys says Nash’s extensive experience and leadership will be critical as it prepares to expand its fleet with the launch this week of EXPLORA II, the second luxury ship in the brand’s collection, followed by four additional ships entering service from 2026 to 2028.