Ensemble appoints new marketing VP

Ensemble Travel Group has announced the appointment of Carl Schmitt to the executive position of vice president, marketing, for the organization’s 850 member agencies in the U.S. and Canada, the company has announced.

Schmitt will be responsible for developing and executing a full suite of marketing programs and services for Ensemble members and its global network of preferred partners.

Schmitt brings nearly 30 years’ experience in global brand strategy, customer relationship management, and B2B sales and marketing to the key post.

He has previously served in senior management roles at PFP Services (credit union and life insurance provider), Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories (international physician B2B services), Constellation Management Group (strategic marketing - CVS Pharmacy), and Avon Products.

In this key Ensemble position, Schmitt will be responsible for creating an overall North American marketing strategy that balances the needs of both the organization’s members and travel partners, including all print and digital marketing initiatives, the company stated in a release.

Schmitt will begin work out of Ensemble Travel Group’s New York headquarters office on June 19, 2017.