Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Several Leadership Transitions Porthole Cruise and Travel News
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Under his guidance, Norwegian enhanced various aspects of the cruise experience, including food and beverage offerings and entertainment options. With Herrera’s appointment, Adam Malone, who currently oversees consumer and integrated marketing, will become chief marketing officer, and 15-year NCL veteran Michael Tomoleoni, who currently manages the consumer sales division, will now serve as chief consumer sales officer. In his previous role, Sommer was President & CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, the largest brand within NCLH, which he led through the industry's most challenging time, marked notably by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jason Krimmel will assume the newly created role of Chief International Sales and Marketing Officer, working closely with Herrera to further expand the Brand’s international footprint. David Herrera, Incoming President of Norwegian Cruise LineI am honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to lead the passionate and incredible team at NCL and continue to work alongside Harry and our stellar leadership group to build on our strong momentum,” said David Herrera, Incoming President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It will be another milestone year for us as we continue the Prima Class rollout, and I look forward to leading our team and guests along this exciting journey. He also has extensive experience as a board member and currently serves as a director of privately held Restaurant Brands Iberia, the largest restaurant company in the Iberian Peninsula. He is also serving as on the Executive Board of Advisors of Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.
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The Indulge Food Hall aboard Norwegian Aqua will feature a new complimentary eatery, Planterie, offering plant-based bowls such as the Mediterranean Goddess Bowl complete with fresh, spiced vegetables, tabbouleh and honey-roasted carrots. Setting sail April 2025, Norwegian Aqua will feature all-new specialty dining venue Sukhothai, NCL’s first-ever Thai restaurant, offering flavorful menu highlights such as Thai Cashew Chicken. NCLH now has 13 ships on order over the next 12 years for a combined 41,000 berths, representing about 65% capacity growth, noted the analyst. Dine, dance, laugh, and relax with onboard activities, premier entertainment, and unforgettable shore excursions.
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Tomoleoni recently served as the Brand’s Vice President of Consumer Sales, where his sales strategy and direct sales operation were pivotal in helping break company booking records. Under his leadership, the consumer sales division has expanded and now plays a significant part of the business. MIAMI, April 16, 2024 – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today revealed fresh, new culinary and beverage experiences debuting aboard Norwegian Aqua, the Company’s next evolution new build and first vessel of the expanded Prima Plus Class, setting sail in April 2025. Russell Galbut is the Managing Principal of Crescent Heights, one of America’s largest and most respected residential developers and brings decades of insights into complex projects to the Board of Directors.
In addition to his role at Norwegian Cruise Line, Sommer also assumed oversight responsibilities in January 2023 for all of the Company’s other revenue generating functional areas which included Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the tri-branded Onboard Revenue department. José E. Cil is the former Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI), which owns of some of the most iconic restaurant brands in the world, such as Burger King®, Tim Hortons®, Popeyes® and Firehouse Subs®. He is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of driving growth both domestically and internationally and brings decades of experience and extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry to the Board of Directors. Before being promoted to CEO of RBI, José spent 20 years in various leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Burger King, including Burger King Global President and President of Burger King Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). She brings extensive experience running multi-national corporations, marketing and branding to NCLH’s Board of Directors. Stella also previously served as Chief Executive Officer of William Grant & Sons Limited, an international spirit’s company and Interim Chief Executive Officer of C&J Clark Limited, an international shoe manufacturer and retailer.
In 2022, he led the sales and marketing teams to record results with November being the best booked month ever in NCL history, ending the year at record booking levels for 2023, therefore starting this year in a better booked position than ever before, and setting another new record in January. With the support of Apollo Management, Del Rio reshaped the luxury cruise segment by growing Oceania and acquiring RSSC-Regent, a brand that was neglected by its previous owners. Del Rio assumed the leadership of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in 2015, refining the company's strategy and focusing on Freestyle Cruising.
In addition to his role at NCL, Sommer has recently assumed oversight responsibilities for all of the Company’s other revenue-generating functional areas, including Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the tri-branded Onboard Revenue department. Effective April 1, 2023, Sommer will become President and Chief Executive Officer-Elect in a transitional role where he will oversee all three of the Company’s brands and tri-branded departments, reporting to Del Rio. Prior to this, Harry served as President, International for NCLH, where he oversaw all international sales, marketing, and business development functions in markets beyond the United States and Canada. During his decades in the industry, Harry held various executive and senior management roles in major cruise companies such as Prestige Cruise Holdings, Renaissance Cruises, and Viking River Cruises. He also co-founded Luxury Cruise Center, a high-end travel agency specializing in premium and luxury cruise experiences.
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Sommer, 55, has more than 30 years of cruise industry experience across sales, marketing, revenue management, passenger services, itinerary development and international business development and operations. In addition to his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, NCL, Sommer expanded his responsibilities in recent months to include oversight for all of the Company’s other revenue-generating functional areas, including Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the tri-branded Onboard Revenue department. Previously, he served as President, International and throughout his career also held executive roles at various cruise operators. Harry J. Sommer has over 30 years of experience in the cruise industry, currently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ largest brand, Norwegian Cruise Line. In this role Sommer leads sales, marketing, revenue management, passenger services, itinerary development, international business development and operations for NCL.
Prior to that role, Byrd was director of sales and marketing with Global Rent-A-Car where she was responsible for Latin America sales and marketing. Norwegian Cruise Line’s guest-favorite bar, Metropolitan, will now include an intimate entertainment space aboard Norwegian Aqua for guests to enjoy live music over award-winning sustainable cocktails. Sukhothai, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new upscale Thai specialty dining venue, designed by London-based SMC Design firm, incorporates both traditional and contemporary Thai design elements.
Faye previously served as Controller for Prestige Cruise holdings, where she managed and developed the accounting and External Financial Reporting teams. She also served as Senior Director of Financial Reporting for Prestige, overseeing annual financial statements, coordinating external audits, and managing accounting issues. Neil Brodie is the Vice President of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) Experiences at Sea, Charters, Meetings and Incentives (CM&I), and Events. In this role, he is responsible for the overall leadership of events, groups, and charter sales and operations for the 32-ship portfolio of NCLH vessels, which includes those of Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Oceania Cruises, as well as Sixthman, a wholly owned subsidiary of NCL. With a tenure spanning a couple of decades, he has held various Sales and Marketing roles, including Business Development Manager for North Texas and, subsequently, Director of Field Sales and Business Development spearheading NCL’s U.S.-based Business Development Managers as well as Vice President of Trade Marketing and Engagement. Before joining NCL, Byrd served as a Sales Coach and Team Leader at Carnival Cruise Lines where she oversaw Outbound Consumer Sales.
Throughout his tenure, Herrera has successfully held various senior leadership roles, including SVP of Brand Finance, Strategy, and Consumer Research; SVP of Corporate Development for NCLH; and President of NCLH China. As part of the senior leadership team, he has played an integral role in positioning NCL as one of the world’s leading cruise lines. Herrera, who currently serves as NCL’s Chief Consumer Sales and Marketing Officer has been with NCLH since 2015, and previously served as a Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Prestige Holdings from 2012 through 2015. Throughout his tenure, Herrera has successfully held a variety of senior leadership roles within the organization, including SVP Brand Finance, Strategy and Consumer Research; SVP Corporate Development for NCLH; and President of NCLH China. In his new role, Herrera will oversee the overall strategic vision and business plan execution for Norwegian Cruise Line. Additionally, his reporting line will expand to include revenue management, guest services, brand finance, international sales, and the recently formed Experiences at Sea division.
He began his career with roles in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Corporate Restructurings while at Bear Stearns and Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette. David earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. David Abrams is the Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Velocity Capital Management and brings more than 25 years of experience in sports and entertainment, private equity, finance, and investment banking to our Board of Directors. David was the Chief Investment Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, the Prudential Center and esports franchise, Dignitas. He is also controlling shareholder of Keemotion SPRL, a leader in sports technology, and Co-Managing Partner of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the AAA-Affiliate of the New York Yankees. David Herrera is currently NCL’s Chief Consumer Sales and Marketing Officer and has been with NCLH since 2015.
Take a sneak peek into the elevated culinary and beverage experiences Norwegian Cruise Line will be serving up on board the all-new Norwegian Aqua, including Sukhothai, the company’s first-ever Thai specialty restaurant; Planterie, a complimentary plant-based eatery; and Swirl Wine Bar, a contemporary wine lounge. As a result of Herrera’s appointment, Adam Malone, who oversees consumer and integrated marketing, will now fill the position of Chief Marketing Officer. Meanwhile, Michael Tomoleoni, a 15-year veteran of NCL who manages the consumer sales division, will assume the Chief Consumer Sales Officer role. Jason Krimmel will fill the newly created Chief International Sales and Marketing Officer position and work with Herrera to expand the Norwegian Cruise Line’s international footprint. With Herrera’s appointment as NCL President, Adam Malone, who currently oversees consumer and integrated marketing, will assume the role of Chief Marketing Officer, and 15-year NCL veteran Michael Tomoleoni, who currently manages the consumer sales division, will now serve as the Chief Consumer Sales Officer.
With all brands expanding further set to launch and new leadership in place, NCLH is well-positioned to continue its growth and success in the years to come. The company has also announced several design changes to the Prima class of ships, and Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises are launching new ships soon. Harry Sommer, the Chief Executive of Norwegian Cruise Line since 2020, will take over as the new CEO of NCLH effective July 1, 2023. With over 30 years of experience, he has played a significant role in itinerary planning, ship design, and onboard guest experiences. At the returning guest-favorite Indulge Food Hall, a new eatery, Planterie, will offer plant-based bowls and other healthy options.
His strengths include deep cruise industry knowledge, ability to identify investor sentiment and a comprehensive understanding of the key drivers of our business model. He developed a wide following and has been recognized by institutional investors for his financial expertise and innovation in equity research. Previously Harry served as Managing Director of Chilton investment Co. and was Managing Director at JP Morgan.
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