Cruise Saudi is pleased to announce the appointment of Lars Clasen as the company's CEO. He is a global industry expert with over 30 years of experience in the shipping and cruise industries in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Prior to joining Cruise Saudi, Clasen held several key positions at leading cruise lines: Managing Director of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Co-founder and Managing Director of Dolce Cruise Management, Managing Director of A-ROSA River Cruises, Chairman of AIDA Cruises, and he is also the founder and owner of Lars Clasen Cruise Consulting. His extensive experience in the cruise industry is ideally suited to Cruise Saudi as it develops its cruise sector in the Red Sea and beyond.
Fawaz Farooqui, CEO of Cruise Saudi, commented: “We are delighted to announce that Lars Clasen has been appointed as the new CEO of Cruise Saudi. Clasen brings three decades of experience in the global cruise industry, and we look forward to having him as a key member of the team.”
Clasen, upon joining Cruise Saudi, said, “As a cruise professional and enthusiast, I have followed the progress Cruise Saudi has made in such a short time; from creating an entirely new industry and welcoming cruise guests for the first time in Saudi Arabia, to gaining significant global attention as the newest player in the cruise industry. I am honored to join such a dedicated team of professionals and look forward to achieving more milestones together as Cruise Saudi embarks on a new phase of development, opening not just one, but several new gateways connecting the world to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”.
