Ensemble Names Katie Kania Vice President, Business Development

Claudette Covey
by Claudette Covey
Last updated: 11:07 AM ET, Thu November 12, 2026

Ensemble tapped Katie Kania as vice president, business development, effective Nov. 16.

Formerly, Kania led field sales at Norwegian Cruise Line, “where she built strong relationships with travel agencies and helped drive business growth across North America,” Ensemble said.

Katie Kania
Katie Kania (Credit: Ensemble)

At Ensemble, Kania will oversee strategic business development initiatives for the membership community, build relationships with prospective agencies and promote the consortium’s growing collection of programs and resources.

Leadership Perspective

“Ensemble is experiencing an exciting period of growth, and bringing talented leaders like Katie into our organization is an important part of sustaining that momentum,” said Ensemble President Michael Johnson. 

“Katie understands that successful business development is more than bringing new agencies into the network,” he added. “It’s about building meaningful relationships, understanding what advisors need to succeed, and creating opportunities for long-term growth.”

Impact of Strong Partnerships

“Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible value of strong partnerships and the impact they can have on an advisor’s business,” Kanie said. “Ensemble has built a compelling platform for growth, backed by a collaborative community and a clear commitment to member success.”

“I’m looking forward to working with the team, connecting with agencies across North America and helping more travel advisors discover what they can achieve as part of Ensemble,” she added.


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