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HX Expeditions chief executive officer Gebhard Rainer has made the personal decision to step down and return home to the USA to be closer to his family.

Rainer, who joined HX in 2024, will remain in the role for the next few months and work closely with the board as they search for his successor.

Since joining HX, he has overseen a new digital booking system and guest app, and a stronger focus on the guest experience, both on board and ashore.

HX has advanced its strategic objectives, with year-to-date bookings up more than 25 per cent globally, including 24 per cent growth in the UK and 58 per cent in the US.

The expedition line recently won UK & Ireland Travel Company of the Year at The Travel Industry Awards 2026 and the SeaTrade Initiative of the Year 2026 for their 1896 Cabin. 

Search for new CEO begins

“The Board has full confidence in the exceptionally strong team Gebhard has built to lead HX through this transition,” HX Board chair Alex Dichter said. “Since joining in 2024, he has brought stability, strong leadership and a clear focus on the guest experience, from the first digital interaction to life on board.

“We thank him for that contribution and respect his personal decision to return home to be closer to his family. Our focus now is on an orderly transition and appointing our next CEO. We will work closely with Gebhard throughout his notice period to deliver that.”

Rainer said that while the decision to step down had been difficult, returning home to be closer to family was important.

“HX is a UK company headquartered in London, so leading the team from the US was not viable. I am proud of what we have achieved together, strengthening the business and building momentum for the future,” Rainer said.

“Thank you to our teams for their commitment and contribution. Throughout the transition, I will remain focused on delivering our strategy, supporting our crew and guests, and working with the Board to ensure a smooth handover.”