| Overhaul at Carnival Corporation

CARNIVAL Corporation has announced Jan Swartz (pictured) as Group President of Holland America Group, amid a mass of changes overnight.

Swartz, who had been Carnival Australia & Princess Cruises Group President since 2016, will now be responsible for Holland America Line, P&O Cruises Australia, Princess and Seabourn Cruise Line, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, and inter-group operations.

Carnival Corporation President & CEO Arnold Donald praised Swartz as a “highly respected executive and role model”, a “champion of innovation”, and a “proven leader”.

Aside from Swartz’s P&O Australia portfolio, her promotion will not affect Carnival Corporation’s operations in the region, with Carnival stating Sture Myrmell would retain his roles as Carnival & P&O President.

Swartz will effectively replace Stein Kruse, previously Holland America Group & Carnival UK Group CEO, who has been named Senior Advisor to Carnival Corporation Chairman & CEO Arnold Donald.

“Stein’s knowledge and experience have been invaluable to the corporation during the course of his career,” said Donald.

“This new role provides us an opportunity to further leverage his expertise and skills, providing widespread benefits.”

Other changes to Carnival Corporation’s North American operations include two new Cunard regional appointments, with Nicole Knox taking up the Director of Marketing role, and Jamie Paiko appointed Vice President Sales.

Cunard North America Director of Pricing & Demand Jeriel Lubaton has also had Customer Service added to his role.

“We plan on growing this ever more, including through our return to sailing in Alaska, and these three appointments will further strengthen our presence in the North American market,” said Cunard President Simon Palethorpe.