Antonio Paradiso, boasting over 20 years in commercial business and 16 plus in travel tourism, brings extensive expertise to MSC Cruises, overseeing operations in more than 40 countries. Starting at the British Consulate in Italy, he joined MSC Cruises in 2008 as Commercial Manager for Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In 2012, he managed 30 countries as Executive Director for Asia and emerging markets. Appointed Managing Director of the UK & Ireland in 2016, he now also serves as MSC Cruises' VP International Sales. In 2023, he was named Managing Director of Explora Journeys for the UK & Irish Market.