Royal Caribbean Group has appointed Dr. Calvin Johnson as Global Director of Public Health and Chief Medical Officer. In his new role, Johnson will lead the group's health and wellness policies, manage all public health and clinical practice matters, and determine the organization's strategic plans and operations. Johnson will also collaborate with the Healthy Sail Panel to ensure the company establishes and implements its protocols and recommendations.
“Calvin’s extensive experience in public health and clinical care will help us raise the bar when it comes to protecting the health of our guests, crew, and the communities where we operate,” said Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “Calvin will also work closely with the recently announced Healthy Sail Panel to ensure we establish and implement leading-edge health and safety protocols and procedures.”
Dr. Johnson has extensive experience in public health protection through service delivery innovation, policy analysis and development, and leadership training and development. He has successfully led infectious disease outbreak response efforts and was responsible for ensuring all aspects of patient care while overseeing a clinical operation with 1,300 caregivers and over 300,000 individuals.
“Royal Caribbean Group is committed to going beyond requirements by providing truly innovative solutions,” said Johnson. “I’m excited to join an industry leader that is clearly defining the way forward in managing public health and safety initiatives. The Healthy Sail Panel is doing key work to help us develop enhanced standards and prepare for the return to operations, and I look forward to being involved in that work.”
“Calvin will add his critical experience to our mission to elevate the quality of service,” said Jennifer Love, Senior Vice President of Safety, Environment, and Public and Medical Health at Royal Caribbean Group. “His appointment is a testament to our commitment to transforming healthcare for those we serve.”
Dr. Johnson, most recently a director at Altre Strategic Solutions Group, previously served as Chief Medical Officer at Corizon Health (at the time the largest prison healthcare provider in the United States) and Temple University Health System. He served as Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2008 and was Medical Director for the New York City Department of Health from 1998 to 1999. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Morehouse College.
