MEDIA

16 Mar 2023

Global Ports Holding Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Erika Tache as VP of Business Development for Shorex and Landside

16.03.22 - Global Ports Holding, the world's largest cruise port operator, appoints Mrs. Erika Tache as
Vice President of Business Development for Shorex and Landside. With over 20 years of experience
in the cruise industry, Mrs. Tache brings a wealth of expertise in destination planning and
development, offshore excursions, and cultural heritage tourism development.

Prior to joining Global Ports Holding, Mrs. Tache served as the Senior Director of Product
Development, Operations, and Marketing for Carnival Cruise Line. In this role, she was responsible
for product development and implementing strategies for excursions across 90 ports and 26 ships,
as well as directing procurement and tour contracting for all of the nine Carnival Corporation brands in various regions.

Mehmet Kutman, Chairman and CEO of Global Ports Holding, expressed his excitement about the
appointment, stating, "I welcome Mrs. Erika Tache, to the GPH team. With her extensive knowledge
in the development of Shorex and landside tourism, she will be a great addition to our team of
experts and professionals at GPH. I look forward to working with her in the next stage of the
development of our global network."

In her new role, Mrs. Tache will work closely with the Office of the Chairman to develop the
commercial business side of Global Ports Holding. With her proven track record of leading successful strategies for product development and quality assurance programs for unique travel experiences around the world, she is a valuable addition to the executive team.