HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has appointed Alex McNeil to the newly established role of Chief Expedition Officer (CXO).
McNeil, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Product and Guest Experience at HX for 18 months, will now oversee all aspects of HX’s global itinerary and expedition experience.
Gebhard Rainer, the CEO of HX said “The Chief Expedition Officer role is inspired by our exploration heritage, and Alex will leverage his extensive experience and business acumen to maximize the experiences of the next generation of explorers who travel with HX. Alex has already been a transformative leader within our organization since he joined. His vision and dedication to mindful adventure have significantly advanced our product innovation capacity and deepened our community partnerships. As CXO, Alex will continue to lead us into a new era of expedition cruising, ensuring we remain at the forefront of driving sustainable practices that prioritize greener travel.”
Alex McNeil said: “at HX, we trace our history back to the golden age of exploration with pioneers like Amundsen, Nansen, and Sverdrup. As we honor their legacy, we continue to innovate and create transformative travel experiences that respect and integrate local cultures and environments, benefiting our guests and host communities. “Having experienced historical sites like Nansen’s overwintering site at Cape Norway and the wreck of Amundsen’s ship Maud, I deeply understand HX’s pioneering ethos. I am honored to step into this role and work with our exceptional teams to create next-generation expedition experiences prioritising sustainability, cultural engagement and scientific discovery.”
