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Boards of Directors

    Carnival Corporation Director since 1987
    Chair of the Board of Carnival Corporation since 1990
    Carnival plc Director since 2003
    Chair of the Board of Carnival plc since 2003

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND 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 50 years of service with our companies.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Carnival Corporation & plc
      • Chair of the Board of Directors, Carnival Corporation (1990 to present)
      • Chair of the Board of Directors, Carnival plc (2003 to present)
      • Chief Executive Officer, Carnival Corporation (formerly known as Carnival Cruise Lines) (1979 to 2013)
      • Chief Executive Officer, Carnival plc ((2003 to 2013)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • None

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2010
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2010

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Sir Jonathon Band’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his extensive experience in maritime and security matters gained through his 42 years of service with the British Navy. He also brings an international perspective of company and industry matters.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • The British Navy
      • First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired)
      • Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006)
      • Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Harland & Wolffe Group Holdings plc (August 2021 to present)

    PRIOR COMPANY BOARDS

    • Survitec Group (2015 to 2019)
    • Lockheed Martin UK Limited (2010 to 2015)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2017
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2017

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Mr. Cahilly’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his more than 25 years’ experience in the global media, entertainment, sports, technology, leisure, communications and finance sectors in a variety of senior leadership roles.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Dragon Group LLC and its affiliates, a private firm that provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide
      • Chief Executive Officer (2017 to present)
    • The National Basketball Association, a North American professional basketball league
      • Chief Strategic & Financial Officer (2013 to 2017)
    • Goldman Sachs & Co.
      • Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT); Co-Head of TMT Americas Financing Group; and other roles of increasing responsibility (2000 to 2012)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Corsair Gaming, Inc. (2020 to present)

    PRIOR COMPANY BOARDS

    • NBA China (2013-2017)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2024
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2024

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

    • Over 25 years of senior executive experience in diverse and heavily regulated industries provides Ms. Connors comprehensive understanding of strategy, risk management, regulatory matters, health and safety, and complex operations across different markets
    • Strong financial acumen and financial reporting skills developed through leadership of an independent investment firm and public company executive roles contribute to our Boards’ oversight of financial matters
    • Extensive experience overseeing corporate governance, strategy and risk, human capital management, and regulatory considerations in a public company context gained through service on public company boards, including in key committee leadership roles

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    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Pine Grove Holdings, LLC, a privately held investment company.
      • Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer (2011 to present)
    • Atkore International Inc. (formerly the Electrical and Metal Products division of Tyco International)
      • President and Chief Executive Officer (2008 to 2010)
    • Eaton Corporation, a global electrical and automotive supplier
      • Vice President (2002 to 2008)

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    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS 

    • Otis Worldwide Corporation (2022 to present)
    • Zebra Technologies Corporation (2022 to present)

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    PRIOR COMPANY BOARDS 

    • Baker Hughes Company (2020 to May 2024)
    • Boston Scientific Corporation (2009 to May 2024)
    • BorgWarner Inc. (2020 to 2022)
    • Enersys (2017 to 2021)
    • Delphi Technologies PLC (2017 to 2020)
    • CNH Industrial N.V. (2020)
    • Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (2013 to 2020)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2016
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2016

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Ms. Deeble’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include her more than 30 years’ experience in retail, transport, logistics and leisure sectors in finance and general management roles, including significant maritime operational and commercial experience gained through her service as a chief executive officer of a passenger shipping organization. She is also a UK Chartered Accountant.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • P&O Ferries Division Holdings Ltd., a pan-European shipping and logistics business
      • Chief Executive Officer (2006 to 2017)
      • Chief Operating Officer (2004 to 2006)
      • Chief Financial Officer (1998 to 2003)
    • UK Chamber of Shipping
      • VP and President (2011 to 2013)
    • Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to shipping (2013)
    • Stena Line UK, a European passenger and freight operator
      • Senior finance roles including Chief Financial Officer (1993 to 1998)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Non-Executive Director, CMO Group PLC (July 2021 to present)

    OTHER CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS

    • Member of the Supervisory Board, the UK Chamber of Shipping

    PRIOR COMPANY BOARDS

    • Non-Executive Director, the Port of London Authority (2014 to 2020)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2020
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2020

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Mr. Gearhart’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his experience as a lawyer and his leadership experience as general counsel at a global retail company, along with his expertise from having responsibility for global legal, compliance, ethics, and security and investigative functions.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Walmart, Inc. (“Walmart”), a global retailer
      • Executive Vice President, Global Governance and Corporate Secretary, responsible for oversight of Walmart’s global legal, compliance, ethics and security and investigation functions, among others (2012 to 2018)
      • Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (2010 to 2012)
      • Executive Vice President, General Counsel (2009 to 2010)
      • Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel (2007 to 2009)
      • Vice President and General Counsel, Corporate Division (2003 to 2007)
    • Kutak Rock LLP
      • Partner, Corporate Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions (1998-2003)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Bank OZK (2018 to present)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2019
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2019

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Ms. Lahey’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include her more than 30 years’ experience in the tourism, talent sourcing, cultural transformation, governmental, retail and the arts sectors in a variety of leadership roles, including within the cruise industry.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Korn Ferry Australasia, a leadership and talent firm
      • Non-Executive Chair (February to October 2019)
      • Executive Chair (2011 to 2019)
    • The Tourism and Transport Forum Australia, a tourism and transportation industry group
      • Chair (2015 to 2018)
    • Carnival Australia, a division of Carnival plc
      • Executive Chair (2006 to 2013)

    INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

    • Member of the Order of Australia, for her significant services to business and commerce and the arts (2013)
    • Awarded a Centenary Medal, for her contributions to Australian society in the area of business leadership (2003)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • None

    PRIOR PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Non-Executive Director, The Star Entertainment Group Limited (2012 to December 2022)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since November 2022
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since November 2022

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Ms. Mathew’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include her more than two decades of leadership experience as a senior executive with significant strategic and operational expertise to drive transformative growth at large international companies as well as deep background in finance, accounting, technology and innovation.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, a commercial data analytics company
      • Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer (2010 to 2013)
      • President and Chief Operating Officer (2007 to 2010)
      • Chief Financial Officer (2001 to 2007)
    • The Procter & Gamble Company, a consumer goods company
      • Regional Vice President – Finance, ASEAN; Division Chief Financial Officer – Baby Care; Comptroller; Assistant Treasurer; and other roles of increasing responsibility (1983 to 2001)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Dropbox Inc. (2021 to present)
    • State Street Corporation (2018 to present)

    PRIOR COMPANY BOARDS

    • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (2013 to 2023)
    • XOS Inc. (and predecessor NextGen Acquisition Corporation) (2020 to October 2022)
    • Reckitt Beckiser Group plc (2019 to May 2022)
    • Shire plc (2015 to 2019)
    • Campbell Soup Co. (2005 to 2019)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 1987
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2003

     KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Mr. Subotnick’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his significant experience in financing, investing and general business matters, as well as his past Board experience with us, which are important to the Boards when reviewing our investor relations, assessing potential financings and strategies, and otherwise evaluating our business decisions.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Metromedia Company, a privately held diversified Delaware general partnership
      • President and Chief Executive Officer (2010 to present)
      • General Partner and Executive Vice President (1986 to 2010)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • None

    PRIOR PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • AboveNet, Inc. (1997 to 2012)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2007
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2007

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Ms. Weil’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include her extensive financial, strategic information technology and operating skills developed over many years as an investment banker and senior financial operating executive. Ms. Weil also brings significant experience in global digital transformation and consumer strategies from her leadership experience with multi-billion dollar New York Stock Exchange-listed retailers.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Village Lane Advisory LLC, which specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers as well as private equity firms
      • Founder and Managing Partner (2015 to present)
    • New York & Company, Inc., a women’s apparel and accessories retailer
      • Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2012 to 2014)
    • Ashley Stewart LLC, a privately held retailer
      • Chief Executive Officer (2010 to 2011)
    • Urban Brands, Inc., a privately held apparel retailer
      • Chief Executive Officer (2009 to 2010)
    • AnnTaylor Stores Corporation, a women’s apparel company
      • Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President (2005 to 2006)
    • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a global apparel retailer
      • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President (1995 to 2005)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Global Fashion Group, S.A. (2019 to present)
    • Pearl Holdings Acquisition Corp. (December 2021 to present)

    PRIOR PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Christopher & Banks Corporation (2016 to 2019)

    Carnival Corporation Director since 2022
    Carnival plc Director since 2022

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Mr. Weinstein’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his 20-year track record of management and strategic leadership in several critical senior-level roles at Carnival Corporation & plc, in addition to his experience serving as a corporate attorney before joining the company. In his most recent leadership position as Carnival Corporation & plc's chief operations officer, Mr. Weinstein oversaw several major operational functions including global maritime, global ports and destinations, global sourcing, global IT and global internal audit. During this time, he also oversaw Carnival UK, the operating company for P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard, which he previously managed directly for three years as president. Prior to his role with Carnival UK, Mr. Weinstein was treasurer for the company for 10 years and an attorney in the corporate legal department for five years.

    • Carnival Corporation & plc
      • President and Chief Executive Officer (August 2022 to present)
      • Chief Climate Officer (August 2022 to present)
      • Chief Operations Officer (June 2020 to July 2022)
      • Treasurer (November 2007 to April 2017)
      • Assistant General Counsel (March 2002 to November 2007)
    • Carnival UK
      • President (July 2017 to May 2020)
    • Greenberg Traurig, LLP
      • Associate (August 2001 to March 2002)
    • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Affiliates
      • Associate (August 1999 to June 2001)

    INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2009
    INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2009

    KEY EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Mr. Weisenburger’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his broad leadership and operational skills gained as a senior executive of a large multi-national corporation and his extensive financial and accounting skills acquired as an investment banker and senior financial operating executive. He also has broad experience in corporate governance, having served as a director, past and present, of a number of other publicly-traded companies.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Mile 26 Capital LLC, a private investment firm
      • Managing Member (2014 to present)
    • Omnicom Group Inc., a Fortune 250 global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company
      • Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (1998 to 2014)

    OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS

    • Corsair Gaming, Inc. (2020 to present)
    • MP Materials Corp (2020 to present)
    • Valero Energy Corporation (2011 to present)
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