Rocky Mountaineer names McKenna president, CEO

Rocky Mountaineer has named David McKenna as its new president and CEO.

McKenna, who began his duties at the Vancouver-based luxury train company on Jan. 4, most recently served as president at the Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit, where he led tourism expansion and acquisition projects in the Canadian Rockies.

He also chairs the Tourism Industry Association of Canada and is considered a leader of the tourism industry, Rocky Mountaineer officials said in a press release.

McKenna is expected to lead Rocky Mountaineer in rebuilding from the impact of the pandemic, as well as identify and develop new tourism experiences.

“(McKenna) is no stranger to the impact the pandemic has had on tourism, and his experience and fortitude in strengthening business foundations, identifying, and developing new tourism opportunities, and engaging and coaching team members will be essential to the long-term success of this company," said Rocky Mountaineer founder Peter Armstrong.