Rocky Mountaineer Introduces Its New Vice President, Global Sales

Rocky Mountaineer has announced the appointment of Violet Thumlert as the company’s new Vice President of Global Sales.

“I am pleased to welcome Violet to lead our global sales team,” said David McKenna, President and CEO, Rocky Mountaineer. “She brings strong relationships with many of our trade partners and a wealth of knowledge in growing sales across all channels and markets. I am confident our partners, guests, and team members will be in great hands with Violet’s leadership.”

Based in Canada, Thumlert joined the team on 29 AUG, 2022, bringing 20 years of sales experience to Rocky Mountaineer. Having most recently spent 12 years with Pursuit Collection in senior sales roles, she drove high volume sales across Pursuit and played a vital role in the company’s growth.

“As a sales professional, passionate traveller and outdoor enthusiast, joining Rocky Mountaineer is a career milestone,” she said. “I have long admired Rocky Mountaineer’s ability to showcase North America’s most spectacular scenery through three iconic Canadian journeys – complemented now with a new route, Rockies to the Red Rocks, in the United States. It’s an exciting time to join this team.”

For more information, visit the Rocky Mountaineer site.


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