Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the promotion of Nick Wilkinson to general manager Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Wilkinson will oversee the UK office in Southampton, reporting to Christian Boell, managing director Europe Middle East & Africa, in Wiesbaden, Germany.

He has been with Norwegian Cruise Line for 13 years holding various roles within the company, most recently as director business development NE/MEA.

Boell said: “I am delighted to announce the promotion of Nick to General Manager NE/MEA.

“Nick has a tremendous amount of experience and has successfully driven the growth of Norwegian, seeing another record breaking year in the UK in 2015.

“Nick’s new position recognises his role within the company and is integral to our ambitious future plans.”