Norwegian Cruise Line appoints David J Herrera as President; Harry J Sommer as next President & CEO, ET TravelWorld

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently appointed David J Herrera as President effective April 1, 2023. Besides, the cruise line also appointed Harry J Sommer transitions to be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH), the parent company for the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, effective 01 July 2023.

“David and I have worked closely together for almost a decade expanding NCL’s global presence and shaping its future,” said Harry Sommer, Incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

“With over 25 years of robust corporate business experience and a strong financial, sales, marketing and business development background, David is a key contributor to NCL’s success, and I am certain he will continue to guide the NCL brand on an accelerated path forward.”

As NCL’s President, Herrera will be responsible for the overall strategic vision and business plan execution for the Brand, as well as expand his reporting line to now include revenue management, guest services, brand finance, international sales, and the recently formed Experiences at Sea division which provides one of a kind, immersive events at sea for a range of passionate affinity communities.

Norwegian Cruise witnesses weak annual profit due to surge in fuel & labor costs

Shares fell about 8 per cent in premarket trade after the company also forecast a bigger-than-expected first-quarter loss. Cruise operators like Carnival Corp and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings have been struggling with rising interest rates, a stronger dollar and soaring food as well as fuel prices due to the conflict in Ukraine.

“I am honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to lead the passionate and incredible team at NCL, as well as to continue to work alongside Harry and our stellar leadership group to build on our strong momentum,” said David Herrera, Incoming President of Norwegian Cruise Line.“It is going to be another milestone year for us as we continue the Prima Class rollout, and I am looking forward to leading our team and guests along this exciting journey.”

Herrera, who currently serves as NCL’s Chief Consumer Sales and Marketing Officer has been with NCLH since 2015, and previously served as a Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Prestige Cruise Holdings from 2012 through 2015.

Throughout his tenure, Herrera has successfully held a variety of senior leadership roles within the organisation, including SVP Brand Finance, Strategy and Consumer Research; SVP Corporate Development for NCLH; and President of NCLH China. As part of the senior leadership team, he has played an integral role in positioning NCL as one of the world’s leading cruise lines.

In his current role, Herrera has led the sales and marketing teams to record results. In November 2022, the company succeeded in having its best booked month ever, ending 2022 at record booking levels for 2023, therefore starting this year in a better booked position than ever before and setting another new record in January.

As a US veteran himself, he is also proud to have co-sponsored the development of the Brand’s first-ever Military Appreciation Program in November 2022, the landmark initiative that honors US military members with an exclusive offer and onboard experiences.

  • Published On Mar 23, 2023 at 01:10 PM IST

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