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President, Cunard / NED @ The Rank Group

I haven’t posted on here since I started my new job last summer. Now, I have to say that most days at work at Cunard are pretty tremendous, but yesterday really did reach new heights of fabulous. Yesterday we named our beautiful new ship Queen Anne, in Liverpool, in front of a crowd of over 100k people. In a wonderful dedication to the city, where our business began 184 years ago, Liverpool became the godparent of Queen Anne. Five amazing local women represented the city and joined myself and the captain of Queen Anne Inger Klein Thorhauge on stage to christen the ship. We were then treated to an absolutely breathtaking performance by Andrea Bocelli and an evening of fantastic local entertainment before Queen Anne sailed away through the most incredible fireworks display. I am so so proud of my team who created this wonderful event and this most beautiful of ships and the diligent team who look after our guests everyday. I am also so grateful to all of our partners who worked with us to make yesterday such a special day and Queen Anne such a special ship. Love my job ❤️

Richard Sofer

CEO // Managing Director // Commercial Director // Finance Director

1mo

“It's not enough to be in the right place at the right time. You have to be the right person in the right place at the right time.” And you Mrs McAlister are absolutely the right person! Cunard are very lucky to have you leading their flagship brand - Mrs President suits you ❤️

Garry Wilson

Chief Executive Officer - easyJet holidays

1mo

Looks absolutely incredible Katie - congratulations and so proud of you

Angie Redhead

Head of Cruise / City Halls / Events/at Liverpool City Council. A dedicated & passionate Head of Operations, delivering service excellence and commercial return

1mo

As Mondays go, it wasn’t too bad was it? 😁 It was an absolute joy working with your team on this event Katie and the city of Liverpool is just bursting with pride to have been bestowed the honour of being named Queen Anne’s godparent. Love my job too! ❤️

We were proud to be there on such a special spectacular day and enjoy the celebrations with you. Well done Katie and the rest of the Cunard family. Looking forward to our cruise on her sister ship Queen Victoria so much now having seen Queen Anne at close quarters

Stefan Shillito

Owner at The Sovereign Cruise Club

1mo

Congratulations Katie to you and to your wonderful team and thank you for a wonderful experience.

Martin Kelly

CEO EMEA and APAC at Kepler

1mo

My mum was there and said it was amazing Katie McAlister !

Phillip Iveson

A Board Director and international commercial leader with extensive experience of delivering first-class results with a material impact on profitability

1mo

Incredible Katie, well done!

sounds amazing, the idea/concept was a stroke of genius given the strong historic and cultural connections! Glad to also hear you're enjoying the new role!!

Katherine Lilley

Head of HR | Looking after our people, so that they can look after our customers.

1mo

Wow oh wow. Watching made me feel very emotional. I can only imagine the hard work that led to your wonderful launch. Congratulations to you and your teams Katie. 🚢

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