Richard Fain, Chair of the Royal Caribbean Group’s Board since 1988 will be stepping down from his role as Chairman in the fourth quarter of this year.
Fain (pictured) will remain as a main Board Director.
Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO since January, 2022, was elected by the Board to succeed Fain as Chairman and CEO and will assume the role in 4Q25.
In addition, John Brock, a member of the Board since 2014 and current Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, has assumed the role of Independent Lead Director.
“Richard’s leadership has been nothing short of transformative. Under his leadership, the Royal Caribbean Group has become the leading vacation company – with industry leading brands, ships, destinations and people,” said Liberty.
“I am honoured and humbled to have been elected as Chairman and CEO and I look forward to continuing to create and deliver the ultimate vacation experience for our guests and delivering elevated long-term value for our shareholders.
“Fortunately, the company and I will continue to benefit from Richard’s experience and mentorship in his continued role as a Director on our Board,” he said.
“It is time to hand the wheel to the next generation of exceptional talent at RCG, and I am very confident that under Jason’s strong leadership, the Royal Caribbean Group will accelerate to even greater heights in the years ahead,” Fain said.
“Looking ahead, John Brock brings invaluable experience from his time as Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises and CEO of InBev, and strong integrity that will support the company’s ongoing growth and governance.
“I look forward to working with him in his new role, along with the rest of the Board, as we execute on our bold ambitions,” Liberty added.
In another move, Lana Piterova has been appointed to a new position as the Group’s Director, Global Fuel Procurement & Sustainability.
Piterova joined Royal Caribbean in 2019 as a Fuel Commodity Manager and became Senior Procurement Manager in 2023.
Prior to joining Royal Caribbean, she worked for Arte Bunkering and C-Fuels America.
