Alan E. Lewis, 74, chairman of Grand Circle Corporation, handed away unexpectedly at his household residence in Kensington, New Hampshire, on November 2, 2022., based on a press launch.
He leaves behind an in depth household, profitable journey and actual property funding companies, and a deep and ongoing philanthropic dedication, the corporate mentioned.
The Grand Circle household, which extends to greater than 30 international locations and a pair of,500 associates, guides, ship crew and employees, presents its heartfelt sympathy to Alan’s spouse, Harriet; his two youngsters, Edward and Charlotte; their spouses, and his three grandchildren.
Harriet Lewis will function Chair of Grand Circle Corporation, with Edward Lewis, vice chair; and Charlotte Lewis, vice chair.
All three will proceed on the corporate’s board of advisors.
According to Edward and Charlotte: “As a family, we are committed to moving the business forward with the same passion and values that our Dad instilled in us all. We both, along with a cadre of veteran leaders in the company, learned from the best.”
Brian FitzGerald will proceed to function chief govt officer of Grand Circle and its household of journey manufacturers, Overseas Adventure Travel, Grand Circle Travel, and Grand Circle Cruise Line.
Christopher Zigmont will proceed to function chief monetary officer and contracting, air operations and ship operations. Andrew Tullis will function govt vice chairman, strategic planning and product growth.
“Alan was bigger than life. His passion for travel was equaled by his passion to develop leaders,” mentioned FitzGerald. “Our leadership team is strong—together Chris, Andrew and I have worked with Alan for more than 55 years. We will continue to honor Alan by advancing his vision to help change people’s lives through international travel, adventure and discovery. We are extremely confident in Grand Circle’s financial stability and future and will continue to provide exceptional travel experiences to our loyal customer base.”
As Grand Circle Corporation Chairman, Alan Lewis formed the corporate’s imaginative and prescient and route, specializing in journeys of worldwide discovery for Americans aged 50 and older. That imaginative and prescient remodeled Grand Circle from a $23 million-travel firm that was shedding $2 million a yr when he and Harriet acquired it in 1985 right into a fast-paced, international enterprise with three journey entities and product sales right now of $600 million. The firm’s attain has expanded from one workplace in Boston—now its worldwide headquarters—to 36 places of work all over the world.
In 1992, the Lewises established the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation to assist communities wherein Grand Circle works and travels, together with some 500 humanitarian, cultural and academic endeavors worldwide—amongst them, 100 faculties, in 50 international locations. The Foundation is an entity of the Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation, which has pledged or donated greater than $250 million since 1981.
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