Marcus Puttich, a certified ship agent by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, started his career in the port agency department of Biehl & Company in the ports of Houston and New York. Before joining TUI Cruises in January 2014, Marcus received Bachelor of Arts degree in Cruise Industry Management from the Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences and graduated with a Master of Science with Distinction in Maritime Operations from the Liverpool John Moores University.

Marcus currently holds the position of Senior Head of Port Management and Operations at TUI Cruises and is in charge for worldwide port services for the cruise brands Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. His responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the port and ground agency selection, the governmental, economic and operational aspects for all ports of call, as well as strategic decision-making in the port & ground operations of TUI Cruises.