New leadership announced for Carnival brands

Friday, 27 Nov, 2024 0

Carnival Corporation has announced a leadership shakeup across three key cruise brands.

It announced moves within its global leadership team at Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Seabourn.

Gus Antorcha, currently president of Holland America Line, has been named president of Princess Cruises, effective Dec. 2, 2024.

He replaces John Padgett, who is stepping away from the business in mid-February 2025.

With the leadership change, Beth Bodensteiner, currently SVP and chief commercial officer for Holland America Line, has been promoted to president of the cruise line, effective Dec. 2, 2024.

Both Antorcha and Bodensteiner will report to Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corp.

Bodensteiner will also have executive responsibility for the company’s ultra-luxury Seabourn cruise line as the brand welcomes Mark Tamis back to Carnival as its new president replacing Natalya Leahy.

“Gus and Beth are proven leaders with a deep knowledge of our industry, our business, and what drives our success,” said Weinstein.

Weinstein added, “I would also like to thank John for more than a decade of service and innovation, including developing and launching Princess MedallionClass^.. We wish him all the best.”

As president, Antorcha will oversee all performance and operational aspects of the cruise line’s global fleet of 16 ships.

Since 2020, Antorcha has been at the helm of Holland America Line.

A 20-year veteran of Holland America Line, as president Bodensteiner will manage all aspects of the cruise line’s business including its fleet of 11 ships sailing more than 500 cruises to over 450 ports.

Previously, Bodensteiner served for six years as SVP and chief commercial officer of Holland America Line where she directed revenue management, deployment and customer service for the cruise line.

Tamis brings more than three decades of ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel experience to his new role as president of Seabourn.

He joins the company after serving as global president, Aimbridge Hospitality, leading the business and operations for its 1,500 hotels.

Previously Tamis led hotel and onboard operations for Royal Caribbean International and served as SVP of guest operations for Carnival Cruise Line.

He also worked for more than 20 years in the luxury and boutique hotel space with brands such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Ian Schrager Hotels.

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