HOLLAND AMERICA GROUP'S NATALYA
LEAHY APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF SEABOURN
Josh
Leibowitz departing to pursue new opportunities
SEATTLE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Ultra-luxury cruise
line Seabourn announced the appointment today of
Natalya Leahy as the business's new
president. Leahy, whose seven years with Holland America Group
included operational oversight of Seabourn, succeeds Josh Leibowitz who is leaving the brand to
pursue new opportunities.
Leahy was most recently chief operating officer for Holland
America Group serving Princess, Holland America Line, Seabourn,
P&O Australia and land operations. Prior to joining the cruise
industry, she held various leadership roles with Procter &
Gamble and Coca-Cola, supporting iconic brands and new product
launches.
As part of a structure to build on the benefit of shared
services between Holland America Line and Seabourn, she will report
to Gus Antorcha, president of
Holland America Line.
"Seabourn has earned a top position in the luxury and expedition
cruising space, and Natalya's expertise, background and proven
track record in delivering results is ideal to build on that
success," Antorcha said. "With her leadership and the introduction
later this year of our second purpose-built expedition
ship, Seabourn Pursuit, I am confident in the
future growth of Seabourn."
"It's an honor to join the extraordinary Seabourn team and
partners who take personal pride in curating transformative,
enriching, one-of-a-kind Seabourn moments," Leahy said. "We have
built unmatched luxury experiences at sea that provide life
expanding moments for our guests. I am excited to support and work
with our trade partners as we continue to surprise and delight our
guests in ways they would never imagine."
Leibowitz oversaw the successful return to service of
the Seabourn fleet. He also led the expansion into ultra-luxury
expedition voyages with the launch of Seabourn Venture,
offering guests opportunities to explore remote destinations in
every corner of the world. Leibowitz was instrumental in the
relaunch of the Seabourn brand with the award-winning "This Is Your
Moment" marketing campaign, to focus on active, affluent travel
decision makers. Prior to Seabourn, he served for seven years as
chief strategy officer for Carnival Corporation.
"Josh's leadership in navigating the pause and return to service
proved valuable for Seabourn's future," Antorcha added. "We
appreciate his contributions and wish him well. This business has a
bright future with the best in all-inclusive, luxury cruising and
now expedition voyages. I look forward to seeing Natalya bring her
passion and talent to Seabourn's success."
About Seabourn:
Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and
expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships with one
under construction. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer
all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning
dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at
all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a
relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a
pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn
program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships,
including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022
and Seabourn Pursuit scheduled to enter service
in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe,
visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and
lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience
extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with
leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and
engaging speakers.
For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide
selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional
travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or
visit www.seabourn.com.
Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL and NYSE: CUK).
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Notes to Editors:
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top
travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers
of prestigious travel publications such as Departures,
Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Its
stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:
- Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
- Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate
about exceeding guests expectations
- Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering
award-winning experiences
- All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
- Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board
at all times
- Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with
your preferences
- Tipping is neither required, nor expected
- Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
- World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary
partnership with Chef Thomas
Keller
- All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with
whom you wish
- Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
- Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and
extend your experience in select destinations*^
- Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew
Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
- An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir
Tim Rice, produced exclusively by
Belinda King Creative Productions †
- Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability
*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn
Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture
and Seabourn Pursuit
CONTACT: Irene Lui Sanders, (206) 626-9122 or
ilui@seabourn.com