NCLH brands undergo management shake-up

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has made two key changes to the senior executive teams of two of its brands.

Andrea DeMarco, current chief sales and marketing officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, is taking over from Jason Montague as the line’s president.

Meanwhile Oceania Cruises’ chief sales and marketing officer Frank Del Rio Jr is succeeding current Oceania Cruises president Howard Sherman, who replaced Bob Binder on January 1, 2022.

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The cruise firm confirmed both Montague and Sherman will serve as special advisors to the company “to ensure a smooth and seamless transition”.

President Frank Del Rio snr said: “Our entire management team and board of directors are confident that Andrea and Frank are the right executives to succeed as presidents of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, respectively.

“In their current roles as chief sales and marketing officers for their brands they have worked side-by-side with Jason and Howard, proving time and again their leadership acumen, strategic mindsets and ability to deliver top notch results.”

He added: “I have no doubt that they are prepared to take the helm and build on our significant momentum at this critical time as we complete our transition to steady-state operations and prepare to deliver on our industry-leading growth profile.”

Russell W. Galbut, chairman of the board, said the shake-up was the “culmination of a robust succession planning process and reflect the deep bench strength across our organisation”.

DeMarco has served as chief sales and marketing officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises since September 2021, during “a pivotal time for the cruise line as it resumed operations post-pandemic”.

Prior to this role, DeMarco held various positions of increasing responsibility after joining the Company in 2012.

She said: “I am honoured to lead the world’s leading luxury cruise line. The hard-working and talented team at Regent is truly unrivalled, and I look forward to contributing to the line’s future growth and success, particularly as we prepare for the addition of our newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur in 2023.”

Del Rio Jr has served as chief sales and marketing officer for Oceania Cruises since March this year.

“I look forward to building on the incredible momentum we are experiencing at the renowned Oceania Cruises brand,” said Del Rio Jr.

“I am truly humbled and thankful to lead the world-class team at Oceania and I am excited for the bright future we have ahead of us at the brand and the company.”