SOUTHAMPTON, England,
May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival
Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the
appointment of Paul Ludlow as
Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for
P&O Cruises.
In his new consolidated position, Ludlow will assume all
commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK which
includes P&O Cruises and Cunard globally. New Cunard president
Katie McAlister, who joins the
company in August, will report to Ludlow.
As part of this leadership change, Sture Myrmell will be leaving
the business after a long and illustrious career with the
company.
Commenting on the changes, Carnival Corporation & plc
president, CEO and chief climate officer Josh Weinstein said: "Paul is a 21-year veteran
of the company with far-reaching experience across every commercial
department and multiple brands in our portfolio of world-class
cruise lines. That deep expertise, coupled with Paul's proven
leadership and track record of outstanding results, make him the
clear choice to support our entire UK organization and to drive our
return to strong profitability."
Weinstein added: "I would also like to thank Sture for 30 years
of dedicated service. From his start in our company as an officer
aboard Cunard, to becoming President, P&O Cruises –
Australia, to coming full circle
and ultimately leading Carnival UK including the venerable Cunard
brand, Sture's dedication and contributions to our company have
been significant. We wish him well."
Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: "There has never been a more
auspicious time for our two brands. P&O Cruises continues to
deliver outstanding success and is clearly at the forefront of
contemporary, mainstream holidays.
"Aligned with global talent including Gary Barlow and Nicole
Scherzinger, as well as credible, authentic partnerships
such as the recent BAFTA Television Awards sponsorship, the future
of the brand could not be brighter.
"Next year will be a momentous one for Cunard with the arrival
of our new ship and our fourth Queen, Queen
Anne, which will once again shine the spotlight on this
exceptional brand with its rich legacy. I am confident that
the arrival of Katie McAlister to
lead the Cunard team will build on the demand for Cunard voyages in
the UK and across the world."
Ludlow's role is effective from June 1,
2023.
ENDS
About P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises is Britain's
favourite cruise line, welcoming guests to experience holidays with
a blend of discovery, choice, relaxation, and exceptional service
catered towards British tastes. Each of the seven ships has its own
appeal from family friendly or exclusively for adults. With over
200 destinations worldwide, P&O Cruises itineraries are
carefully curated to inspire discovery and are varied to suit
newcomers and experienced guests alike.
Arvia joined the P&O Cruises fleet in December 2022 as the second LNG-powered,
Excel-class ship embodying the newest trends in travel, dining, and
entertainment. Arvia offers a Caribbean/winter season of fly-cruise holidays
from homeport Barbados and
Mediterranean holidays from Southampton during the summer.
P&O Cruises works with the best of the best including
Gary Barlow who is music director of
The 710 Club on Arvia and Iona and has delivered a number of unique
musical moments on board. Crafted to Gary's creative vision, The
710 Club showcases an eclectic range of performances and offers an
opportunity for up-and-coming musicians to get their break. Gary
also joins guests for exclusive performances on Arvia and Iona
holidays. Multi award-winning performer Nicole Scherzinger will be the creative force
behind contemporary and breath-taking late night shows to be
performed in SkyDome on board Iona and Arvia and P&O Cruises
Food Heroes include chefs Marco Pierre
White, Jose Pizarro,
Shivi Ramoutar and Kjartan Skjelde
who has created Norwegian speciality dishes, as well as
award-winning drinks expert Olly
Smith.
Recent awards for P&O Cruises include:
British Travel Awards Winner 21/22 – Best Cruise Line for Family
Holidays.
Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards Winner 2022 – Best for
Families.
The company is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating
unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a
leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic, since
1840, celebrating an incredible 183 years of operation. A pioneer
in transatlantic journeys for generations, Cunard is world class.
The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected
entertainment, and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants
and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library and
film screenings, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make
the experience unforgettable. Destinations include Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East, and Australia.
There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria
and a fourth ship, Queen Anne, will
enter service in 2024. This investment is part of the company's
ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the
first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in
simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in
Southampton and has been owned
since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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