John Chidsey will replace the outgoing Harry Sommer.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has appointed John Chidsey as president & chief executive officer, succeeding Harry Sommer, who is stepping down after almost three years in the role.
Chidsey will be tasked with driving the company’s “next phase of growth and execution”, and said he is honoured to accept the role.
He is currently a director with NCLH, having served on the board for the past 12 months; he previously served from 2013 to 2022.
Chidsey, who was most recently chief executive officer of fast food franchise Subway for five years, has been charged with “sharpening execution, improving performance, and continuing to provide exceptional vacation experiences while delivering durable, long-term value creation”.
More details in today’s issue of Cruise Weekly.