About

Her previous career shaped by her activity as a corporate, M&A and commercial law specialist, Amely Haußer joined TUI Cruises in October 2016, and draws on this prior expertise in her current role. In particular, she mentions the ‘project management, accuracy and timely advice’ she has learned to prioritise at TUI Cruises as being particularly helpful alongside ‘the more specific cruise and travel operator knowledge for the daily questions’. The company’s rapid growth, which it has enjoyed since its establishment in 2008 has continued under Haußer’s tenure, bringing with it large transactions and, with it, a certain level of pressure that she has handled excellently. ‘The variety of legal areas in a high number of jurisdictions and with different contractual partners means every day is fascinating’ she says of her time with TUI Cruises. She adds, ‘the business includes shipbuilding activities, travel, hotel and restaurant operations, flights purchasing and coordination of event activities, medical services and shore excursions in almost all parts of the world. You need to develop an approachable hands-on style in order to be able to support the operations. One of my business highlights has been the participation in our expansion offensive in 2018 that included several huge projects, including the order and financing of several new vessels, the sale of an old vessel, and the acceptance and delivery of new vessels. A good multi-disciplinary in-house team work creates a great common spirit and satisfaction’. In the future, next to upcoming projects Haußer anticipates work on standardisation and digitalisation to remain a topic, which will allow her to ‘focus of the really important issues’.