Swan Hellenic Names Preston Caddell Sales Director for US Central Region

Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 9:35 AM ET, Thu October 2, 2025

Preston Caddell, Sales Director for the U.S. Central Region, Swan Hellenic

Preston Caddell, Sales Director for the U.S. Central Region, Swan Hellenic. (Photo Credit: Swan Hellenic)

WHY IT RATES: The cruise industry veteran brings a proven track record of success having served in important sales roles with some of the industry's leading suppliers.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor


Swan Hellenic, the pioneering cultural expedition cruise company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Preston Caddell as Sales Director for the U.S. Central Region.

Caddel brings nearly 15 years of experience in the cruise and travel industry, having held senior sales leadership roles at Margaritaville at Sea, Aurora Expeditions, and Ponant, as well as regional positions with Australis, Seabourn, Holland America Line, and Disney Cruise Line. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and expanding brand presence across North America.

In his new role with Swan Hellenic, Caddell will be responsible for spearheading sales initiatives across the Central U.S., developing key relationships with travel partners, and supporting the company’s continued expansion in the American market.

“Preston’s deep expertise in luxury and expedition cruising, combined with his proven track record of building strong industry partnerships, makes him a tremendous asset to our team,” said Lisette Martinez, Senior Director NAM Sales at Swan Hellenic. “We are thrilled to welcome him on board and confident that his leadership will play a crucial role in strengthening our presence and supporting our partners across the Central United States.”

Caddell, who is bilingual in English and Spanish, brings deep expertise in both shipboard operations and expedition sales, uniquely positioning him to support Swan Hellenic’s mission of delivering authentic cultural expedition experiences to discerning travelers.


SOURCE: Swan Hellenic press release. 


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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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