Karkaria replaces Peter Meier who is leaving the company.
In the same announcement Kuoni also said that it would restructure its group travel business, at a cost if £13 million. The company will also cut 350 full-time posts.
In June Kuoni completed the sale of its European tour operating units and is currently finalising the sale of its Asian businesses.
The disposals mean that the company is now focused on providing services for the global travel industry and governments.
