Ms. David Brings Expertise in Marketing and a Fresh Perspective to the Board
MIAMI– December 12, 2016
– Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) (together with
NCL Corporation Ltd., “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings,” “Norwegian” or
the “Company”) today announced that Ms. Stella David will be appointed
to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a
new independent member, as of January 1, 2017.
“I
am delighted to welcome Stella to our board of directors,” said Walter
L. Revell, chairman of the Board. “Stella’s
experience overseeing a remarkable collection of global spirit brands
and with successful marketing and brand building gives her a unique
perspective that’s an excellent complement to the diverse talents of our
other Board members,” continued Revell.
As
the former chief executive officer of William Grant & Sons Limited,
Ms. David was responsible for the growth
of the business from 2009 through 2016, with a focus on developing
brand awareness, including that of Glenfiddich and Hendrick’s Gin,
global expansion into new markets, as well as acquisitions and
innovations.
Under her leadership, the company acquired Tullamore
D.E.W. Irish whiskey and Drambuie liqueur. Prior to that, Ms. David
held a variety of key positions at Bacardi Limited over a 15-year
period, including chief executive officer of the United Kingdom, Irish,
Dutch and African businesses and global chief marketing
officer.
“Stella’s
strategic insights and marketing savvy will further position the
Company for sustained growth and will
support our operations in today’s dynamic international business
environment,” said Frank J. Del Rio, president and chief executive
officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and a member of the Company's
Board.
“I’m
thrilled to be joining the board of a company that has helped create
memorable vacations for guests for the
last 50 years,” said Stella David. “I look forward to sharing my
insights with my fellow Board members and management to continue to
build these great brands.”
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian
Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
With a combined fleet of 24 ships with approximately 46,500 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than
510 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce four additional ships through 2020.
Norwegian
Cruise Line is an innovator in cruise travel with a history of breaking
the boundaries of traditional
cruising, most notably with the introduction of "Freestyle Cruising,"
which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and
flexibility. Norwegian Cruise Line offers The Haven by Norwegian, a
luxury enclave with suites, private pools and dining,
concierge service and personal butlers. Oceania Cruises offers an
unrivaled vacation experience renowned for the finest cuisine at sea and
destination-rich itineraries that span the globe.
Expertly crafted
voyages aboard designer-inspired, intimate ships call
on ports across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South
Pacific and the Americas. Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers the
industry’s most inclusive luxury experience aboard its all-suite fleet.
Accompanying the unprecedented personalized service,
gourmet cuisine and world-class entertainment, a voyage with Regent
Seven Seas Cruises also includes round-trip air transportation to the
port of origin with business class air provided for any intercontinental
flights, fine wines and spirits throughout the
ship, unlimited free internet access, ground transfers, pre-paid
gratuities and complimentary sightseeing excursions at every destination
visited.
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