Nautilus International Holding Corp. has announced the hiring of Anthony Newman as president of Metro Cruise Services, an all-inclusive service provider for cruise terminal management, ship’s agency, stevedoring, ground guest services, shore excursions and terminal security services.

Based in South Florida, Newman is responsible for all aspects of Metro Cruise Services and its affiliate companies: Metro Shore Services, Pacific Cruise Ship Terminals and Metro Events.

Newman brings to Metro Cruise 16 years of international industry and business experience, which includes chief operating officer for Medov Logistics Group in Florida; senior vice president of strategy and business development and chief financial officer /finance director for Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services (U.S. and Spain); corporate finance manager for TUI Travel PLC (U.K.); and various finance positions at KPMG (U.K.). He holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Wales, Cardiff, U.K. and is a fellow at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Nautilus International Holding Corp. President and CEO Robert Owens said, “Anthony’s extensive business and operational experience, both domestically and abroad, are a great fit to support Nautilus’ long-term growth and development strategy. I look forward to Anthony providing insight and leadership to continue building on the growth and success we have experienced during the past decade.”