Following completion of an investment in the Abercrombie & Kent Group by Heritage Group, Manfredi Lefebvre will become Co-Chairman with Geoffrey Kent who is also the Founder of Abercrombie & Kent. “We will be working together to translate our shared vision for the future into concrete strategies that will allow A&K to reach its goals in the next phase of development, building on seven years of double-digit growth,” explained Kent.

“We are pleased to welcome Amerigo Perasso as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Abercrombie & Kent Group. He will be working closely with us and the Board of Directors to implement our strategic vision,” said Kent. “He brings substantial operating expertise in luxury leisure travel and cruising to our organisation.”

Amerigo Perasso is a business lawyer who spent 14 years at Silversea, holding various positions prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer and helping to build the company into a market leader in luxury cruising.  In recent years he has served as an advisor on mergers and acquisitions to investment funds and private investors.

Abercrombie & Kent is the world's leading luxury and adventure travel company. Founded by Geoffrey Kent and his parents in 1962 as a safari outfitter, A&K's award-winning travel services now extend around the globe to more than 100 countries on all seven continents.

The company's unparalleled network of more than 55 local offices insures an unwavering commitment to service — with the unquestioned best in expert guides, luxurious accommodations, safety standards, and thoughtfully-designed itineraries. Recent innovations include Inspiring Expeditions by Geoffrey Kent and Wings Over the World, regional journeys that combine the advantages of luxury small group travel with the comfort of privately-chartered flights. 

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Abercrombie & Kent is the world's leading luxury travel business.  Founded as a luxury safari company in Africa in 1962, A&K has grown into a respected international travel company employing over 3000 staff in more than 100 countries. A&K organises private, tailored and escorted travel to every corner of the globe and has a wholly owned portfolio of cruise boats, luxury lodges, tented camps, hotels, and all-terrain vehicles. As part of its global commitment, A&K Australia brings a wealth of expertise, experience and attention to detail to any travel arrangements. Whether travelling solo, as a couple, with a family or in an escorted group, A&K is expert in providing luxury, experiential and memorable travel experiences. Abercrombie & Kent. Inspiring Experiences.