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Celebrity Cruises names EMEA sales lead Leigh Aslett as Nicola McNeish's successor

Celebrity Cruises
Harry Kemble
17 September 2026

Celebrity Cruises has appointed its EMEA sales lead Leigh Aslett as its new UK and Ireland Sales Director, succeeding Nicola McNeish in the role after she moved to sister brand Silversea.

Celebrity Cruises' Leigh Aslett
Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises' Leigh Aslett has held several different roles during her 14 years with the line

Aslett, who will officially start in her new position on 1 November, will Celebrity Cruises’ UK & Ireland trade sales strategy, nurturing the brand’s strong relationships with trade partners while strengthening its position within the premium cruise market.

She will report into the line's UK and Ireland Managing Director Claire Stirrup.

In the past 14 years, Aslett has held several positions at Celebrity, spanning sales leadership, trade and consumer marketing, trade support, training, partner engagement and business development.