MSC Cruises Canada Names New BDM For Western & Central Canada

Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 6:45 AM ET, Wed May 1, 2024

MSC Cruises Canada has announced the appointment of Facinet Yansane as Business Development Manager for Western and Central Canada, based in Vancouver (BC).

“Facinet’s appointment is another example of our commitment to our people and their professional growth within our organization," said Ian Patterson, Country Manager of MSC Cruises Canada. "Leveraging his extensive international sales expertise, Facinet will be able to strengthen the ties with our partners and identify new strategic opportunities, driving continued growth from Manitoba to British Columbia.”

Originally from Conakry, Guinea, Yansane joined MSC Cruises Canada in January 2023 as a Bilingual Cruise Consultant. He brings a background including education in Public Law from Kofi Annan in Guinea and Management of Enterprises in Kyiv, along with over five years in sales and training experience.

Patterson says Yansane’s multifaceted background and profound understanding of MSC Cruises ensure that regional travel partners will receive tailored solutions and collaborative support. In his new role, Facinet will relocate to Vancouver, allowing him to enhance commercial connections across Western and Central Canada.

Yansane can be contacted at [email protected].

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