New President at Quark Expeditions
Andrew White, who served as president for 10 years, is retiring.
(l-r) Andrew White and Sam Seward. Photo: Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions’ Andrew White will retire at the end of 2024 after 10 years as president. White first joined the cruise line in 2012 as vice president of sales. Under his tenure, Quark debuted its purpose-built Ultramarine expedition ship with twin-engine helicopters, as well as the line’s return to Snow Hill.
Though White doesn’t retire until the end of this year, his replacement, Sam Seward, has already taken over as president. For the last seven years, Seward has led Travelopia Group’s Adventure Brands, including Exodus Adventure Travels and Sawadee Reisen, both of which sell Quark in Europe.
He brings a wealth of sustainability experience, having acted as Chief Sustainability Officer at Travelopia and led B Corporation (B Corp) certification for Exodus Adventure Travels earlier this year.
“I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, building on our legacy of meaningful exploration, and connecting so many to the transformative experience of the polar regions,” White said. “As I pass the baton to Sam Seward, I am confident he will carry forward our core values of going beyond, going responsibly, and going together. I say for one last time, ‘Onward!'”
