The Board of Directors of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Arnold Donald, Chief Executive Officer of Carnival Corporation & plc, as CLIA Global Chairman, effective January 1, 2017. Donald will succeed Adam M. Goldstein, President and Chief Operating Officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., who has served as Global Chairman since January 2015.
“The cruise industry continues to grow and evolve at a record pace, making CLIA’s role increasingly important in acting as a single voice representing the global cruise community,” said Donald, who, as Executive Chairman of Carnival Corporation, oversees 10 global cruise brands. “I am proud to assume this role, and I look forward to building on the great work CLIA is doing.”.
“We are pleased to welcome Arnold as our new president. Under his leadership, we will continue to support the interests and vision of the cruise industry,” said Cindy D’Aoust, CLIA President and CEO. “It has been a privilege to work alongside Adam, and we thank him for his work and dedication as CLIA President.”.
During his tenure as Global Chairman, Goldstein was instrumental in operationalizing CLIA's mission as the unified voice and leading authority for the global cruise community. He has actively worked to advance the industry's interests with key stakeholders worldwide, to increase economic benefits and mitigate risks, and to enhance CLIA's maritime leadership in wastewater management, emissions, and best practices. Effective January 1, 2017, Goldstein will assume the role of Chairman of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.
“It has been a privilege to serve as CLIA Global Chairman. The cruise industry is fortunate to have so many capable leaders, and CLIA brings them together to advance all our interests, from cruise lines to executive partners, travel agents, and agencies,” said Goldstein. “Under Arnold’s leadership, CLIA will continue to be a unified voice, helping all our members take advantage of every opportunity to succeed.”.
