REG-Carnival PLC: Carnival Corp & plc Announces Maritime Executive Changes

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16/04/2024 07:15

Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Maritime Executive Changes Effective
Feb. 1, 2025

Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.) to Transition to New Role as External
Affairs Advisor,
Lars Ljoen to Become Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc

MIAMI, April 15, 2024 -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:
CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vice Admiral
William R. Burke (Ret.), Chief Maritime Officer for the company, has advised
that he will be stepping down from the role effective February 1, 2025. At
that time, Lars Ljoen, currently Chief Operations Officer for the company's
flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand, will be promoted to Chief Maritime
Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, overseeing all aspects of maritime
operations for the corporation and its portfolio of world-class cruise lines
and reporting to Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer Josh
Weinstein. Ljoen will also be responsible for strategic destination
development and will oversee management of the company's owned and operated
ports.


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A 25-year cruise industry veteran, Ljoen is a trusted leader with a
distinguished tenure of achievement in senior-level sea command and shore
management roles. As Chief Operations Officer for Carnival Cruise Line, Ljoen
oversees all aspects of Carnival's marine operations, including nautical and
technical operations, environmental compliance, and safety protocols. He also
leads port operations, guest operations, food and beverage services, onboard
revenue, entertainment, and crew and travel operations.

"Lars is the obvious choice for this vital role, given his deep knowledge of
our industry, his pedigree of success in key senior-level positions in the
company, and his ability to consistently deliver operational excellence and
business results for our largest global cruise line," said Josh Weinstein,
Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive Officer. "Notably, his leadership
during one of the most challenging times in our industry helped Carnival
Cruise Line successfully navigate the operational pause and quickly reclaim
its title as the world's largest and most popular cruise line – an important
driver of our company comeback.

"As we remain laser focused on achieving our carbon and emissions reductions
goals and maintaining our leadership in safety and environmental best
practices, Lars will bring his tremendous knowledge to build upon the legacy
that Bill has established during his tenure," he said.

Prior to Carnival Cruise Line, Ljoen served with Carnival Corporation's Costa
Group since 2015, initially as senior vice president and then promoted to
executive vice president and managing director in 2016. At Costa Group, which
at the time included Costa Cruises and AIDA, Ljoen was responsible for
Carnival Maritime, the marine service unit of the group, as well as fleet
governance, marine projects, and continuous improvement.

Previously Ljoen headed business strategy development for Ceres Marine
Terminals (NYK Ports) and was director of marine operations at Royal Caribbean
Cruises Ltd. He began his career on supply vessels and shuttle tankers in the
North Sea offshore industry.

"I'm honored to step into the Chief Maritime Officer role and eager to build
on Bill's remarkable foundation of operational excellence and write the next
important chapter," said Ljoen. "I look forward to applying my experience and
skills to an even bigger platform to ensure the company's continued success."

Leveraging Iconic Leader's Expertise in New Ways
When Ljoen takes the helm as Chief Maritime Officer February 1, 2025, his
predecessor, Burke, will transition into a new role as External Affairs
Advisor for Carnival Corporation, leveraging his extensive expertise for key
legislative, regulatory and policy matters at the global and federal levels.

Since joining Carnival Corporation in 2013 in the newly created position of
Chief Maritime Officer, Burke has drawn on his extensive background and record
in safety, engineering, strategic planning, and operational readiness to
define and drive the company's commitment to health, environmental compliance,
safety, security, and sustainability. Overseeing the company's maritime
operations around the world, Burke has reshaped the company's maritime policy,
maritime standards, shipbuilding, training including CSMART, medical, maritime
asset strategy, and technical research and development.

Burke joined Carnival Corporation following a distinguished career with the
U.S. Navy spanning submarine command, squadron leadership, task force command,
strategic planning, and operational readiness positions. Burke served on five
submarines including command of the USS Toledo (SSN 769), and he also
commanded Submarine Squadron Two. His admiral assignments included tours as
Commander Logistics Group Western Pacific/Navy Region Singapore/Task Force 73,
Director Assessment Division, Director Quadrennial Defense Review, Deputy
Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics, and Deputy Chief
of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems.

"I have worked alongside Bill for over a decade, and there is no one I admire
more. A lifelong champion of progress, Bill has been at the forefront of
revolutionizing cruise operations and our company's revitalized commitment to
compliance, excellence in protecting the health, safety and security of our
team members and guests, and safeguarding the environment," said Weinstein.
"His leadership in safety, innovation, and sustainability has been
instrumental in elevating both our company and the industry as a whole. While
Bill will wrap up his formal involvement in our daily operations, we're
thrilled he has agreed to stay with the company as External Affairs Advisor,
where his advocacy, knowledge, relationships, and leadership will continue to
have a global impact."

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the
largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines
– AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America
Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and
Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de,
www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com,
www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and
www.seabourn.com. 

For information on Carnival Corporation's industry-leading sustainability
initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.

CONTACT: Carnival Corporation Media Contacts: Jody Venturoni, Carnival
Corporation, jventuroni@carnival.com; Lucy Colonetta Clifton,
LDWW, lucy@ldww.co

SOURCE: Carnival Corporation & plc



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