Gerard Short takes up the newly created position tasked with building Hurtigruten Expedition’s “next generation” of digital products.

Short brings more than 15 years of experience working in product development, and prior to joining Hurtigruten worked for KultraLab and NHS Digital where he led Covid testing efforts in the UK.
 
He is one of several senior digital experts recently recruited at Hurtigruten’s “HQ2” office in London, as the Norwegian company aims to expand its presence internationally.

Ole-Marius Moe-Helgesen, chief digital and people officer of Hurtigruten Group, said: “We are on a mission to recruit the best digital talent at our HQ2 offices in London and we are very excited to have Gerard onboard. His depth of experience, knowledge and capabilities is a great addition to our growing and innovative team.

"We want to deliver the best digital journey possible and Gerard will be integral in the development and design of our brand-new website and guest app, which will significantly improve the experience of our guests when they book and board our sustainable ships.”

Short added: “I am really excited to be joining Hurtigruten at a time of huge growth for the company. Its track record on offering guests a sustainable and unique holiday experience is unmatched, and I can’t wait to work on projects that will bring the guests even closer to the Hurtigruten experience whether it be online or from their mobile phones.”