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Paul Strachan – Founder

In 1995 Paul revived the old Irrawaddy Flotilla Company  in Burma and pioneered river cruising there for the first time since the war. Paul had been living and travelling around Burma on and off since his first visit in 1981. In the mid 80s he spent 18 months in the country researching for his book Pagan: Art and Architecture of Old Burma. His second book Mandalay: Travels from the Golden City describes his adventures in Upper Burma and includes chapters on prioneering river journeys. These journeys, the first by  a foreigner since the war, were the inspiration behind the re-establishmnet of the Irrawaddy Flotilla.  In 2003 when the company opened new routes on the Mekong itwas renamed Pandaw Cruises. Paul created the ethos on board, designed and built the ships and pioneered all the routes we offer. These days Paul has retired from the operational side and is based in his home country of Scotland where he offers information and advice to travellers on our river cruising. Paul’s main interest now is the Pandaw Charity and he is actively involved in fund raising activities and the development of the Pandaw schools and other projects along the rivers we sail.

paul@pandaw.com   Phone: +44 131 514 1038
letters: Unit 145, 196 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 4AT, Scotland

Brian Stevenson - Executive Director

Brian joins Pandaw Cruises to undertake the role of supporting Paul Strachan, Founder, in the company’s strategic growth and development. Brian is based in Los Angeles from where he will seek to marketing distribution in the U.S and further afield. Brian has an extensive experience in international business and financial management, especially in the shipping and cruise sectors, most recently as President & CEO of Uniworld River Cruises. Brian will visits Europe and Asia regularly and assist and advise in the further development of Pandaw products to the highest possible levels within the river cruise industry. 

brian@pandaw.com
Office +1-310-476-3095 Cell +001 305 490 7777
Office: 86 Somera RoadLos Angeles CA, 90077, USA

Daravanh Soukhaseum - Reservations

Based at our Phnom Penh office, Daravanh takes care of reservations and marketing enquiries including supporting passengers and agents using our online reservations system and setting up new agent accounts. Daravanh is from Laos and has worked for over ten years in the travel industry. Educated in France, she speaks fluent French in addition to English, Russian, Cambodian and her native Lao.

daravanh@pandaw.com

Local Calls + 855 23 996 415
Direct International Phone +44 131 514 1036   

Quang Cuong -  Country Manager Vietnam

Cuong was instrumental in setting up our Mekong operation from the outset in 2001 to opening in 2003. Vietnamese by birth, Cuong is a marine engineer who embarked on a second career in the travel industry in the 90s. Cuong combines this expertise and takes care of our land tour arrangements in Vietnam, government formalities and the repair and maintenance of our ships there.

saigon@pandaw.com
Mobile: +84 90 3711 235           

Direct International Phone +44 131 514 1037

Rudy Marcq - Country Manager Cambodia

Rudy is a marine engineer who joins us this year after several years administering NGO projects in Madagascar and other developing countries. We knew Rudy well from the 90s when he ran a successful business in Myanmar. Rudy is French from the Champagne country and speaks English, Spanish and basic Burmese. Rudy is based at our Phnom Penh office and takes care of ship operations from there. Rudy will also help develop our

international reservations centre out Phnom Penh.

rudy@pandaw.com
Cambodia Mobile: +85 (0)12 222 729
Vietnam Mobile: +84 (0) 908 164 850
Cambodia Office is situated in the Pnom Penh Centre

Saw Jude - Purser RV Mekong Pandaw

A Myanmar Karen, Jude joins the company this year from a strong background in F&B having been trained at a leading five star hotel in Rangoon. As with all our Pursers, Jude is very passenger orientated and dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of comfort and care are maintained. 

jude@pandaw.com
Cambodia Mobile +855 (0) 12333158
Vietnam Mobile +84 (0) 903020205
Satellite + 8821652017398

Neville Josef – Purser RV Tonle Pandaw

Neville is from Myanmar and joined the company in 2002 as a cocktail barman. He transferred to the Mekong as barman to train local Cambodian and Vietnam staff. Last year he was promoted to assistant purser and this year full purser in recognition of his hard work and dedication to the comfort and care of our passengers.

neville@pandaw.com
Cambodia Mobile +855 (0) 12 674 291
Vietnam Mobile +84 (0) 9194 52097
Satellite + 8821652017399

Nwesu Hlaing – Reservations Manager Yangon       

Nwesu has been with the company since 1999 when she joined our old Inya Road office in reservations. Nwesu still takes care of local Myanmar reservations, sales and marketing in addition to overseeing our entire operation there. Nwesu has made an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of our operations in Myanmar. Based at the Inya Lake Hotel, our partner hotel in Yangon, she enjoys meeting our passengers as they pass in or out of Yangon and ensuring a smooth stay.

nwesu@pandaw.com
Tel +951 662866, 662857-59 Ext. 219
Direct phone + 951 727029
Mobile +95 9-517-3649
Yangon Resevations office is in the Dusit Inya Lake Hotel

Jacques Boiteau - Country Manager Myanmar

Jacques joined the company in 2006 as Cruise Director after 5 years spent in Cambodia. Jacques is from an  IT background but has applied himself to the improvement of our expeditions, events and enhancements that take place on our famed Burma Expedition Cruises.  Jacques is imaginative and a perfectionist , ensuring the success of our expedition cruises in Burma. This year Jacques is working on a programme of spa facilites for our ships.  Jacques is French and speaks English.

jacques@pandaw.com
Tel: +95 244 256
Mandalay Operations Office: 13/14 Strand Road, Gawein Jetty, 35th & 37th Street, Mandalay

U Hla Win – Marine Superintendent

Based at our shore office in the Mandalay Port, U Hla Win is a marine engineer with a 25 year career working with the Inland Water Transport behind him. U Hla Win joined Pandaw in 2002 and takes care of vessel maintenance and engineering, planning trips, arranging pilotate and other logistical matters particularly for our longer expedition cruises that operate in tricky river conditions.

pandaw@mandalay.net.mm
Tel: +95 244 256
Mandalay Operations Office: 13/14 Strand Road, Gawein Jetty, 35th & 37th Street, Mandalay

Win Hlaing – Purser Pandaw II

Win Hlaing is well known amongst Pandaw passengers for his high level of service and care. Win Hlaing was trained as a hotel manager at the Savoy Hotel in Yangon and joined Pandaw in 2002. Win Hlaing takes care of food and beverage, housekeeping and all aspects of the day to day running of a ship in a professional and serious manner.

pandaw@mandalay.net.mm
Mobile: +95 (0) 9 200 3982

Kaw Htoo - Purser Pandaw IV

With several years experience, Ko Kaw Htoo is one of our longest established Pursers with a wealth of experience when it comes to managing ships on the tricky Myanmar waterways. Ko Kaw Htoo is very passenger orientated and takes his country's traditions of care and hospitality to new extremes.

pandaw@mandalay.net.mm                                                                                                                       Mobile: +95 (0) 9 200 3982