CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
Mr. Arison has been Chair of the Board of Directors of Carnival Corporation since 1990. He has been Chair of the Board of Directors of Carnival plc since 2003. He was Chief Executive Officer of Carnival Corporation (formerly known as Carnival Cruise Lines) from 1979 to 2013 and was Chief Executive Officer of Carnival plc from 2003 to 2013.
Other Public Company Boards: None
Qualifications:
Mr. Arison’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his decades of leadership experience with Carnival Corporation & plc, as well as in-depth knowledge of our business, our history and the cruise industry, all gained through more than 45 years of service with our companies.
Josh is president, chief executive officer and chief climate officer of Carnival Corporation & plc and leads one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies that boasts a portfolio of world-class cruise line brands including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.
The company operates a global fleet of 90-plus ships that welcomes nearly 13 million guests each year and visits over 800 ports and destinations worldwide. Its diverse team of more than 160,000 people from 150 countries delivers unforgettable happiness by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean sailed, place visited, and life touched.
A 20-year veteran of the company, Josh assumed his current position in August 2022 after playing a critical role in planning the company’s response to the unprecedented pause in guest operations from the COVID-19 pandemic and then the successful restart. His tenure at Carnival includes previous roles as chief operations officer of Carnival Corporation from June 2020 – July 2022, where he directed major operational functions including global maritime, global ports and destinations, global sourcing, global IT, and global auditing. During this time, he also oversaw Carnival UK, the operating company for P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard. He previously managed Carnival UK directly, serving as president from July 2017 – 2020.
Josh also served as treasurer for Carnival Corporation from 2007 to 2017 following five years as an attorney in the corporate legal department. In addition to his treasury role, Josh’s responsibilities increased over his career to include oversight of the tax, risk management, and finance, planning & analysis functions.
Prior to joining Carnival Corporation, he served as a corporate attorney.
Roles and chronology
2022 – Present President, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Climate Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2020 – 2022 Chief Operations Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2017 – 2020 President, Carnival UK
2007 – 2017 Treasurer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2002 – 2007 Assistant General Counsel, Carnival Corporation & plc
2001 – 2002 Associate, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
1999 – 2001 Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Affiliates
Corporate and charitable leadership
Josh is currently on the board of trustees of the Perez Art Museum Miami. Over the past several years Josh has also served on the board of directors of Catalyst, a global nonprofit focused on advancing women in the workplace, and the board of the Adrienne Arsht Center Trust, which supports the organization’s performing arts center in Miami-Dade County.
Personal and educational background
Josh is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the New York University School of Law, and is a native of New York.
He and his wife reside in Miami with their three children.
David is chief financial officer and chief accounting officer for Carnival Corporation & plc. In this role, he oversees accounting, planning, treasury, insurance, tax and investor relations functions, as well as casino operations, sourcing and information technology for the world’s largest cruise company. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Roles and chronology
2016 – Present Chief Accounting Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2007 – Present Chief Financial Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2003 – 2007 Treasurer, Carnival Corporation & plc
1998 – 2003 Chief Financial Officer, Cunard and Seabourn
1996 - 1998 Director of Corporate Planning & Analysis, Royal Caribbean Group
1994 - 1996 Assistant Controller, Royal Caribbean Group
1991 - 1994 Assistant Treasurer, Royal Caribbean Group
Personal and educational background
David received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University at Albany.
David enjoys spending time and traveling with his five kids, their spouses and his five grandchildren. He is hoping for a few more grandkids.
William (Bill), retired Vice Admiral, is the chief maritime officer for Carnival Corporation & plc and leads global Maritime Operations, which is responsible for driving the company’s commitment to health, environmental compliance, safety, security, and sustainability. Reporting to the CEO, Bill also has oversight of the company’s maritime policy, maritime standards, shipbuilding, training including CSMART, medical, maritime asset strategy, and technical research and development.
Bill brings to the role decades of maritime leadership, including deep experience overseeing large maritime operations, both at sea and in shipyards, and has a strong record of building high-performing teams. Prior to joining the company, Bill had a distinguished career with the U.S. Navy spanning 35 years with extensive experience in safety, engineering, strategic planning, and operational readiness.
He served on five submarines including command of the USS Toledo (SSN 769) and also commanded Submarine Squadron Two from 2001 – 2003. His Washington D.C. assignments include tours in the Attack Submarine Division, Navy Office of Legislative Affairs, Joint Chiefs of Staff directorate for Combating Terrorism, Navy Warfighting Assessments Branch, and as the Executive Assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
William’s flag assignments include Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Commander, Task Force 73/Commander Navy Region Singapore; Director, Assessment Division, Director, Quadrennial Defense Review, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics, and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems.
Roles and chronology
2013 – Present Chief Maritime Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
Corporate and charitable leadership
2016 – 2024 CNA Corporation Board of Trustees
Personal and educational background
A native of Hornell, New York, William graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and completed a Master of Business Administration at Marymount University. He earned a Master of Science in National Security Strategy at the National War College in Washington, D.C. and is also a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar 21 Program in International Politics.
Bettina leads the global human resources function for Carnival Corporation & plc and its nine global cruise line brands. In this role, she oversees a workforce of more than 160,000 global employees from 150 countries. Reporting to the CEO, Bettina is ultimately responsible for all human capital, including attracting, retaining, and rewarding talent; leading more collaborative approaches with the operating companies to optimize human resources (HR), as well as enhancing the company’s culture and leading the organization’s Wellness and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
Bettina has over 25 years of experience in management and human resources and previously served as chief human resources officer for Carnival Cruise Line, overseeing shoreside and shipboard human resources, shaping and executing workforce planning strategies, and providing key support to the organization during a time of unprecedented challenges.
Among Bettina’s many accomplishments, she was presented the National Women’s Conference Top 100 Women in Business award and under her leadership, the company continues to receive distinguished honors for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and employee experience and excellence.
Bettina is also a sought-after motivational speaker and has been featured in numerous publications, including a novel published in 2013, “Alejandra’s Quest.” She is a frequent author and speaker on HR issues, Human Capital, Wellness and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics.
Roles and chronology
2022 – Present Global Chief Human Resources Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2019 – 2022 Chief Human Resources Officer, Carnival Cruise Line
2018 – 2019 Senior Managing Partner, Surrogate CEO
2014 – 2018 Chief Human Resources Officer, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
2012 – 2014 Chief Human Resources Officer, City of Alexandria, Virginia
2011 – 2012 Chief Human Resources Officer, National Association of Social Workers
2009 – 2011 Adjunct Faculty for Sports Management Masters’ program, Georgetown University
2006 – 2011 Vice President, Human Resources, The Washington Nationals Baseball Club
2003 – 2006 Director of Human Resources, Washington Wholesale Company
2001 – 2003 Director, Global Commerce & Information
1999 – 2001 General Manager, Allen Holbrook
1993 – 1999 Manager, Human Resources, PMM Companies
Corporate and charitable leadership
Bettina is a certified member of the Society for Human Resource Management and currently serves as an advisory board member for HR Innovators and FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Bettina also served as the Northern Region Representative to the International Public Management Association for Human Resources-VA board of directors, as well as serving as the U.S. voting member of the International Standards Organization (ISO). Bettina has been and continues to be a featured motivational speaker and author in various media outlets on HR issues, human capital, wellness and diversity and inclusion topics, and some of her speaking engagements include being a keynote speaker for the ADRA Leadership Summit, commencement graduation keynote speaker for The Chelsea School, and panelist for the Alexandria Chamber Business Competitiveness Summit. While at SHRM, Bettina led and emceed the largest diversity and inclusion conference in the world.
Personal and educational background
Bettina earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, a Master of Science in international management and business, and a Master of Science in business administration, both from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Bettina holds both senior professional HR certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and, the SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) by the Society of Human Resource Management. She also holds a certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace by the University of South Florida Muma College of Business.
She lives in Miami with her husband and has three sons.
Doreen serves as company secretary for Carnival Corporation & plc and has oversight of securities and capital markets transactions, corporate governance and board-related matters. Doreen brings more than 35 years of legal experience to the role. She reports to Enrique Miguez, General Counsel for the company.
Joining Carnival Corporation in 1995, Doreen has dedicated nearly three decades to the company where she has been pivotal in high-level legal, securities, financing and corporate governance matters, along with playing a key role in legal decision-making and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
She also serves on the company’s Disclosure Committee, Conflicts Evaluation Committee and Corporate Vision Award Committee.
Roles and chronology
2023 – Present Company Secretary, Carnival Corporation & plc
2020 – 2023 Vice President, Senior Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Carnival Corporation & plc
2010 – 2019 Senior Assistant General Counsel, Carnival Corporation & plc
1995 – 2010 Assistant General Counsel, Carnival Corporation & plc
1989 – 1995 Associate, Mershon Sawyer Johnston Dunwoody & Cole
Corporate and charitable leadership
Doreen is a member of the Board of Directors for the Carnival/Princess Holland America Line Inc. Political Action Committee, which supports candidates for federal office or non-federal office, where permissible, who will enhance the protection, preservation, and development of public policy that will create an economic environment in which the company’s North American operations and the passenger cruise line industry can prosper and excel.
Doreen is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc., a community-based charitable organization whose mission is to raise public awareness, outreach, understanding and enjoyment of the Deering Estate and to raise funds to support education, research, exhibits, natural conservation and historical restoration and preservation. She is also a member of the 100 Ladies of Deering, a philanthropic group of women dedicated to preserving the Deering Estate, and serves on both the Marketing and Furnishings and Design Committees.
She has served in various leadership roles including President of both Miami Women’s Panhellenic and the Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae chapter, where she currently serves as vice president of finance. These organizations promote intra-fraternal relations, advance interest in community service and philanthropic efforts and provide qualified students with scholarships.
From 2013 to 2019, she served on the Board of Directors of the First Tee of Miami-Dade Foundation, Inc., which provides strategic direction to the First Tee of Miami to impact the lives of Miami-Dade County youth by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
She has lectured at the University of Miami School of Law. She is also a member of the Society for Corporate Governance and the South Florida chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Personal and educational background
Doreen earned a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University.
She lives in Pinecrest, Florida.
Enrique (Rick) is general counsel and responsible for the legal affairs of Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of world-class cruise line brands, including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. In his role, Rick also oversees the company’s global ethics and compliance group helping to ensure the company maintains the highest standards of excellence in compliance and governance. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Rick brings extensive experience in corporate and international maritime law to his role, where he leads a global team of attorneys responsible for the legal affairs of the company and its world-class cruise line brands. Having served in key positions for several decades at Carnival Corporation & plc, including vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant general counsel, Rick has been pivotal in providing strategic advice and guidance to executive leadership, including navigating complex legal landscapes, reducing exposure to risks and defending key interests of the company and aligning legal strategies with the broader business objectives of the company.
Roles and chronology
2021 – Present General Counsel, Carnival Corporation & plc
2003 – 2021 Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Carnival Corporation & plc
1997 – 2003 Assistant General Counsel, Carnival Corporation & plc
1991 – 1997 Attorney, White & Case
1989 – 1991 Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery
Corporate and charitable leadership
Rick serves as a member of the corporate leadership team and the global executive leadership team of the company.
Personal and educational background
Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University in 1985 and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1988.
Jan leads strategy and innovation, external affairs, corporate marketing, and destination development for Carnival Corporation & plc., one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of world-class cruise line brands including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Reporting to the CEO, Jan also oversees the corporation’s Land Operations, including Alaska-Yukon and corporate destinations such as nine wilderness lodges, exclusive islands and scenic tourist trains and rail cars.
Jan brings to the role vast experience driving business performance in highly complex global environments, having delivered category growth, operational excellence, and best-in-class service for more than 3 million guests annually across four of Carnival Corporation’s nine global cruise lines as the chief executive supervising Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and P&O (Australia). For almost three decades with the company, first as a management consultant with Bain & Company working with Princess Cruises, Jan has been instrumental in setting strategy and leading the commercial activities for Carnival Corporation brands, including all aspects of domestic and international sales, global marketing and public relations, commercial planning, yield management, and customer service, and spanning all customer segments, sales channels, and go-to-market systems.
Among Jan’s many accomplishments, she spearheaded the company’s expansion in Asia by opening offices in Japan, China, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. She also led the way in guest experience innovation on Princess Cruises through Ocean Medallion® – a free, encrypted, quarter-sized, wearable device that enables everything from faster boarding and touch-free stateroom access to chatting with shipmates and ordering food and drinks on-demand for delivery anywhere on the ship, and much more.
Roles and chronology
2023 – Present Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations
2020 – 2023 Group President, Holland America Group, overseeing Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, and P&O Cruises (Australia)
2016 – 2020 Group President, Princess Cruises & Carnival Australia
2013 – 2016 President, Princess Cruises
2009 – 2013 Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Customer Service, Princess Cruises
2004 – 2009 Senior Vice President, Customer Service & Sales, Princess Cruises and Cunard
2001 – 2004 Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Carnival Corporation & plc
1999 – 2000 CEO, MGX Media
1992 – 1999 Management Consultant, Bain & Company
Corporate and charitable leadership
Jan is a member of the board of directors for MGM Resorts International serving on the Finance and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees. She has also served in various international advisory board roles including marketing committee chairperson for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the industry trade association. Jan’s leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic is featured in a best-selling Harvard Business School case study, and she has lectured at Harvard Business School, Kellogg, University of Virginia, University of Southern California, and Loyola Law School, among others.
Jan founded The Goodness Web (TGW), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit focused on supporting youth mental health by accelerating systemic change through a unique social venture capital model. In 2023, Jan was selected as a finalist for the Young President Organization’s Impact Award recognizing members who drive significant, sustainable, and scalable impact.
Personal and educational background
Jan earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Virginia.
She and her husband live in the Los Angeles and are the proud parents of two amazing young women attending college.
AIDA
Felix is president of AIDA Cruises, the market leader in the German-speaking cruise market. In his role, Felix is responsible for all aspects of AIDA Cruises’ global business and operations, including over 18,000 shipboard and shoreside team members and a fleet of 11 ships. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Felix is a proven industry expert and has accompanied the unique growth of AIDA Cruises in various management positions of increasing responsibility for more than 20 years. He has been a visionary leader for AIDA Cruises, driving substantial growth, optimizing overall business operations, ensuring a positive and innovative guest experience, and fostering a culture of excellence throughout the brand.
Among Felix’s many accomplishments as president, he has spearheaded numerous environmental initiatives at AIDA Cruises and demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. Under his leadership, the cruise line introduced the world's first cruise ship capable of being powered in port and at sea by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Also, as part of its Green Cruising Strategy, Felix oversees the brand’s investments into new environmental technologies and trials, including the use of biofuels, fuel cells and battery storage systems.
Felix started his career at AIDA Cruises in 1999 with a dual studies program. In the following years, he held a wide variety of positions on board and on shore before assuming responsibility for sales and yield management of AIDA Cruises as senior vice president, sales, yield management and flight operation in 2013.
Roles and chronology
2015 – Present President, AIDA Cruises
2013 – 2015 Senior Vice President, Sales, Yield Management & Flight Operation, AIDA Cruises
2012 – 2013 Vice President, Sales, Yield Management & Flight Operations, AIDA Cruises
2009 – 2011 Vice President, Yield Management & Flight Operations, AIDA Cruises
1999 – 2002 Dual Studies Program, Business Development, AIDA Cruises
Corporate and charitable leadership
Felix is an elected board member of the German Travel Organization (DRV). Additionally, he is presidium member of the Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry (BTW), member of the administrative board of the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), as well as member of the European Executive Committee of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
Personal and educational background
Felix studied business management at the Economic Academy Hamburg and completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School in Boston.
He is a native of Rostock, Germany.
CARNIVAL AUSTRALIA
Peter serves as the interim leader of P&O Cruises (Australia) and Carnival Australia, which represents leading cruise brands in the Australian and New Zealand market, including Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Princess Cruises and Seabourn. Three of its cruise lines – P&O Cruises (Australia), Princess Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line – are the only global cruise companies to base ships from Australia year-round and account for approximately 70% of the Australian and New Zealand cruise passenger market.
Reporting to Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, Peter also concurrently serves as the senior vice president for guest experience for P&O Cruises (Australia), with responsibility for hotel operations, customer service, onboard revenue, supply chain, port operations and travel services, in addition to managing strategic port development in the region.
Previously, Peter was senior vice president for fleet operations with oversight of shipboard marine and technical functions for the P&O Cruises (Australia) fleet and also managed port and shore operations for the wider group in the region. Prior to moving to Sydney, Peter held the position of fleet technical manager at Carnival UK in Southampton, managing their worldwide fleet.
He brings to the role decades of maritime experience. Peter was first trained as a marine engineer at South Tyneside Maritime College and started his career on cargo ships before making the transition to the cruise industry in 1991. His sea-going career spanned some 17 years sailing in every rank from cadet to chief engineer. He made the move into shore management in 2004 and has held various management and executive roles across the corporation’s global headquarters.
Roles and chronology
2023 – Present Interim Leader, P&O Cruises (Australia) and Carnival Australia
2016 – Present Senior Vice President, Guest Experience, P&O Cruises (Australia)
2008 – 2016 Senior Vice President, Fleet Operations, P&O Cruises (Australia)
2006 – 2008 Fleet Technical Manager, Carnival UK
2004 – 2006 Manager, Maritime Services, Carnival Corporation & plc
Corporate and charitable leadership
From 2020 – 2022, Peter served as a member of the board of directors of Destination Southern New South Wales (DSNSW), one of seven networks established by the New South Wales government to improve regional stakeholder engagement and better support the tourism economy.
Personal and educational background
Peter earned a Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering from South Tyneside Maritime College UK and qualified as a Chief Engineer under the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.
Peter lives in Sydney, Australia.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Christine is president of Carnival Cruise Line, the flagship brand of the world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & plc. As president, she leads Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet of 27 ships that homeport in North America, Europe and Australia and P&O Cruises Australia’s three ships that operate in the South Pacific. Together they sail nearly six million guests annually and employ more than 52,000 people who hail from 120 nations around the globe. She reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Christine’s “people first” business philosophy and wealth of experience in the travel industry makes her an accessible and relatable leader as Carnival Cruise Line leverages its commitment to delivering safe, fun and memorable vacations to its millions of guests and growing customer base. Since joining Carnival Cruise Line as its first female president, Christine has overseen the introduction of new ships and capacity expansion, including the introduction of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cruise vessels in North America, as well as ships with the first roller coasters at sea. Under her leadership, Carnival Cruise Line was the first major U.S. brand to return its entire fleet to guest operations after the industry-wide pause related to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also oversaw the establishment of a state-of-the-art Fleet Operations Center at the company’s Miami headquarters, which incorporates technology utilized by NASA and the U.S. Navy for real-time fleet monitoring and enhanced decision-making.
Christine joined the cruise industry in 2011 when she was named president and chief executive officer of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). While at CLIA, she elevated the industry’s profile before consumers, regulators, industry stakeholders and the media; led the adoption of the Cruise Passenger Bill of Rights to enhance the industry’s commitment to passenger safety, comfort and care; managed the industry response to several high-profile crises; and consolidated a network of 15 cruise industry organizations into one global association.
Prior to CLIA, Christine spent 10 years at Maritz Travel Company, the world’s largest corporate meeting, events and incentive travel company where she served six years as president and chief executive officer. In this capacity, she worked directly with a variety of Fortune 500 corporations in the automotive, pharmaceutical, financial services and technology sectors.
Roles and chronology
2015 – Present President, Carnival Cruise Line
2011 – 2015 President and Chief Executive Officer, Cruise Lines International Association
2004 – 2010 President and Chief Executive Officer, Maritz Travel Company
Corporate and charitable leadership
In 2023, Christine was re-appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. From 2020 to 2022, she served as chair of the U.S. Travel Association, the leading advocacy and trade organization representing all components of the travel industry. Christine is a member of the board of directors of Aimbridge Hospitality, the global leader in hotel management services, and Herschend Family Entertainment, the nation’s largest family-owned operator of themed attractions, including Dollywood and Branson’s Silver Dollar City. She sits on the Professional Advisory Board of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital of which Carnival Cruise Line is the official celebration partner.
Christine has been a strong supporter of women’s leadership in the travel industry, leading initiatives that delivered research and programs to help women advance their careers. She was named by Women Leading Travel & Hospitality as one of its top women in travel and hospitality and is a 2024 inductee into the CLIA Hall of Fame. Christine is also a member of The Committee of 200, an organization of the world’s most successful women business leaders that supports, celebrates and advances women's leadership. She was recognized by Moves magazine as a 2016 Power Women recipient for her work in serving as a role model for future generations of young women. She has also been honored by the Convention Industry Council and the U.S. Coast Guard, among others. Christine was a member of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference class of 2018, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program for the Department of Defense.
Personal background
Christine and her husband live in Miami and Philadelphia and have two children and two grandchildren.
CARNIVAL UK and P&O CRUISES
Paul is president of Carnival UK and president of P&O Cruises (UK). In his consolidated position, Paul assumes all global commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK, overseeing both the P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard brands that serve over 1.5 million guests annually. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
As a 20-plus-year veteran of the company, Paul brings to the role far-reaching experiences across every commercial department and multiple brands in the company’s portfolio of world-class cruise lines, as well as proven leadership capabilities and a track record of outstanding results. Paul is responsible for the continued development of P&O Cruises, the UK’s market leading cruise line – a role he has held since 2018. This includes the introduction of two Excel class ships that can be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG): Iona, which joined the fleet in May 2021, and Arvia, launched in December 2022. These vessels mark a continued evolution for the company with contemporary innovations, brand partnerships and guest experiences. Paul will also oversee Cunard’s fleet expansion with the delivery of Queen Anne in 2024.
Formerly the managing director for Princess Cruises in the UK and Europe, Paul led commercial operations in the UK and across 16 European offices. He established and developed the UK as Princess Cruises’ largest market outside North America and oversaw initiatives to promote growth across the UK and Europe regions. Prior to his role with Princess Cruises, Paul held a number of senior sales and commercial-based positions within Carnival UK.
Roles and chronology
2023 – Present President, Carnival UK
2018 – Present President, P&O Cruises (UK)
2016 – 2018 Senior Vice President, P&O Cruises (UK)
2015 – 2016 Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, P&O Cruises (UK)
2014 – 2015 Managing Director, UK & Europe, Princess Cruises
2011 – 2014 UK Director, Princess Cruises
2006 – 2011 Senior Sales Manager, P&O Cruises (UK) & Cunard
2003 – 2006 Account Manager, P&O Cruises (UK) & Cunard
2002 – 2003 Business Development Coordinator, P&O Cruises (UK) & Cunard
2001 – 2002 Overseas Representative, TUI
Corporate and charitable leadership
During Paul’s tenure as president, P&O Cruises (UK) has supported Teenage Cancer Trust and the company has raised almost £1million through a variety of on board and on land activities to help young people in the UK diagnosed with cancer.
Cunard is a proud Platinum Patron of The Prince’s Trust, helping change young people’s lives for the better and has raised almost £3million since 2007 through fund-raising activities on board its ships and on land.
Personal and educational background
Paul earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems Management, Business/Commerce, General from Bournemouth University. He also obtained an Executive Program in Management certificate from UCLA Anderson School of Management and completed the Breakthrough Programme for Senior Executives at IMD Business School.
COSTA CRUISES
Mario is President of Costa Cruises and responsible for overseeing the brand globally with the aim of guiding Costa to strengthen its leadership in Europe, South America and Asia, and ensure profitable and sustainable growth in the long term. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Mario is a seasoned executive with extensive expertise in pricing and revenue management, including a deep understanding of strategic and dynamic pricing techniques, inventory control, forecasting/budgeting processes, models and commercial reporting. He also has an impressive track record and substantial experience in leading strategic project teams.
A veteran with over 20 years of experience in the cruise industry, Mario began his career with Costa Cruises in 1999 when he joined the Costa revenue management unit based in the brand’s Genoa headquarters, which he brought to excellence over the years. In 2017, he was named president of Costa Asia, where he demonstrated great leadership capabilities, promoting important innovations in Costa’s local business.
Roles and chronology
2021 – Present President, Costa Cruises
2017 – 2021 President, Costa Group Asia
2017 – 2017 President, Carnival China
2016 – 2017 Senior Vice President Revenue Management, Costa Cruises
2015 – 2017 Vice President Revenue Management, Itinerary Planning, Air and Sea Operations, Costa Cruises
2013 – 2015 Director Revenue Management, Itinerary Planning, Air and Sea Operations, Costa Cruises
2012 – 2013 Director Revenue Management, Itinerary Planning, Costa Cruises
2007 – 2012 Director Revenue Management, Costa Cruises
2006 – 2007 Head of Revenue Management, Europe, Costa Cruises
2003 – 2006 Yield Management and Revenue Planning Manager, Costa Cruises
2000 – 2003 Revenue Analyst, Costa Cruises
1999 – 2000 Inventory Control Ship Supervisor, Costa Cruises
Corporate and charitable leadership
At the beginning of 2024, Mario was unanimously appointed President of Confitarma, the Italian Confederation of Shipowners for a four-year term from 2024-2028.
Personal and educational background
Mario studied maritime economy at University of Genoa and completed his executive education by attending general management programs at Insead Business School.
He lives in Genoa.
CUNARD
Katie is president of luxury British cruise line Cunard, a world-class brand that pioneered transatlantic journeys. As president of the leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic, Katie oversees all performance and operational functions of Cunard and its fleet of ships. She reports to Paul Ludlow, president of Carnival UK and P&O Cruises (UK).
A cruise industry veteran, Katie brings decades of commercial and operational experience as well as digital transformation expertise and strategic oversight to the role. Katie joined Cunard at a key point in its history and is responsible for overseeing the brand’s growth opportunities and expansion while retaining its renowned luxury, signature touches. Under Katie’s leadership, Cunard will usher in a new era of cruising for the brand with the introduction of Queen Anne in 2024, bridging the brand’s 183-year historic legacy with modern ocean travel.
Roles and chronology
2023 – Present President, Cunard
2018 – 2023 Chief Marketing Officer, UK & Ireland, TUI
2016 – 2021 Digital Director, Northern Region, TUI Group
2014 – 2023 Director of Business Change, Customer, TUI
2013 – 2023 Head of Customer Strategy and CRM, TUI
2008 – 2023 Head of Multichannel User Experience, Digital, TUI
Corporate and charitable leadership
2021 – Present Non-Executive Director, The Rank Group
Personal and educational background
Katie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with Linguistics from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
She lives in St. Albans, England with her husband and two children.
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
Beth is president of Holland America Line, leading the award-winning, premium cruise line known for expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service, and genuine connections to each destination. As president, Beth oversees all aspects of Holland America Line’s business including its fleet of 11 ships that visit over 450 ports in more than 110 countries and territories around the world. She also has executive responsibility for the corporation’s ultra-luxury Seabourn cruise line. She reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Previously, Beth served for six years as senior vice president and chief commercial officer of Holland America Line where she directed revenue management, deployment, product marketing, pricing and planning for Alaska Land+Sea Journeys, and integrated marketing for the cruise line. During this time, she also took on increasing commercial responsibilities, including Holland America Line’s global sales, customer service and e-commerce, as well as commercial activities for the company’s ultra-luxury Seabourn brand. She previously held various marketing roles in the Pacific Northwest.
A 20-year veteran of Holland America Line, Beth began her career at the cruise line in 2002 in public relations and progressed through numerous promotions since that time. Among Beth’s many accomplishments, she spearheaded the deployment and rollout of an advanced yield optimization and demand analytics (YODA) system that dynamically generates millions of weekly booking demand recommendations to optimize revenue and inventory across the company. She also helped further define Holland America Line’s market of prospective high-value, high-affinity guests, enabling the cruise line to drive incremental customer demand through a variety of high-profile collaborations, entertainment offerings and immersive experiences with organizations such as Top Chef, Audible and Wheel of Fortune, among others.
In 2015, Beth was named to the Puget Sound Business Journal’s prestigious list of “40 Under 40,” selected from more than 400 nominees. She previously served on the boards for Junior Achievement and Seattle Children’s Theater.
Roles and chronology
2024 – Present President, Holland America Line
2019 – 2024 Chief Commercial Officer, Holland America Line
2014 – 2019 Senior Vice President, Revenue Management, Holland America Line
2011 – 2014 Vice President, Revenue Management & Product Marketing, Holland America Line
2009 – 2011 Director, Voyage Marketing, Holland America Line
2007 – 2009 Director, North America & Caribbean Marketing, Holland America Line
2006 – 2007 Senior Product Manager, Caribbean & International Marketing, Holland America Line
2003 – 2006 Product Manager, Revenue Management, Holland America Line
2002 – 2003 PR Coordinator, Public Relations, Holland America Line
Personal and educational background
Beth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Washington. She lives in Seattle and has two children and two dogs.
PRINCESS CRUISES
Gus is president of Princess Cruises, one of Carnival Corporation’s most iconic cruise lines known globally as the inspiration for The Love Boat® and for effortless, personalized MedallionClass® experiences. Gus oversees all performance and operational aspects of Princess Cruises and its global fleet of ships, which sail cruise guests to over 330 destinations around the world annually. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
Previously, Gus served as president of Holland America Line, where he led the cruise line’s successful return to full fleet operations following the industry-wide pause in 2020, including the launch of its newest ship, Rotterdam VII. Under his leadership, the cruise line achieved several sales milestones including the single biggest booking day in company history. His strategy to lean into demand for longer cruises included the creation of a new category, Legendary Voyages, taking guests on regionally immersive journeys from 28-59 days. In 2023, Gus led Holland America Line’s celebrations of its 150th anniversary, commemorating the company’s roots and traditions in ceremonies around the world.
An industry veteran, Gus previously held various leadership positions with Carnival Cruise Line, including chief operating officer; senior vice president, guest operations; and senior vice president, guest commerce. Prior to joining the company, Gus was partner and managing director for Boston Consulting Group, a global strategy and management consulting firm, where he was responsible for clients in the travel and leisure industries.
Roles and chronology
2024 – Present President, Princess Cruises
2020 – 2024 President, Holland America Line
2019 – 2020 Chief Operating Officer, Carnival Cruise Line
2019 – 2019 Chief Executive Officer, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
2017 – 2019 Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Carnival Cruise Line
2015 – 2017 Senior Vice President, Guest Operations, Carnival Cruise Line
2010 – 2015 Senior Vice President, Guest Commerce, Carnival Cruise Line
1996 – 2010 Partner and Managing Director, The Boston Consulting Group
Personal and educational background
Gus earned a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He also graduated magna cum laude with distinction from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics.
Gus lives in Miami with his wife and has four children and two dogs.
SEABOURN
Mark is president of Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of the award-winning cruise line’s global business and operations, leading a diverse team from over 90 countries. He reports to Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line.
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of the ultra-luxury and expedition experience with boutique ships offering all-suite accommodations and all-inclusive dining, premium spirits and fine wines. The intimate yacht-like experience includes renowned service by an industry-leading crew and relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home.
Mark came to Seabourn with substantial experience in the cruise, luxury and boutique hotel space. He was most recently Global President, Aimbridge Hospitality, leading the business and operations for its 1500 hotels. His prior roles include leadership of hotel and onboard operations for Royal Caribbean International and SVP of Guest Operations for Carnival Cruise Line. He also worked for more than 20 years with luxury and boutique hotel brands including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Ian Schrager Hotels.
Roles and chronology
2024 – Present President, Seabourn
2022-2024 President, Aimbridge Hospitality
2015-2022 Senior Vice President – Hotel Operations, Royal Caribbean
2010-2015 Senior Vice President – Guest Operations, Carnival Cruise Line
2010 Chief Operating Officer, The Setai Group
2008-2010 Executive Vice President, Ian Schrager Company
2003-2008 Area Vice President, Morgans Hotel Group
1988-2003 Various Roles, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Personal and educational background
Mark received a B.S. in Hotel Administration from Cornell University where he was also a varsity wrestler. He founded the nonprofit Dads for Giving which encourages fathers to spend quality time with their children while teaching them the value of giving back to their community. Mark loves the outdoors and has climbed Kilimanjaro, Mount Rainer and 30 of the Colorado 14ers. He and his wife Amanda have three adult children.
