RWS Global, a company specializing in the creation and production of live entertainment and sports experiences, has appointed Jeremy Barnes, a production and operations executive, as its new Vice President of Sea Production. Barnes brings over two decades of experience in the global cruise industry, where he has led major entertainment, production, and operations projects related to the passenger experience.
This new position has been created to strengthen RWS Global's cruise entertainment division as the company continues to expand its international presence. In this role, Barnes will oversee RWS Global's UK and European operations, encompassing more than 55 ships, and will be responsible for customer relations, supplier partnerships, and program management. She will also work closely with production teams to develop and deliver world-class onboard entertainment offerings.
Barnes will relocate from Australia to the UK to lead operations at RWS Global's new state-of-the-art testing facilities in Milton Keynes. From there, he will drive production excellence, talent development, and innovation across the company.
She has over 20 years of experience in production and entertainment management at Carnival Corporation, where she most recently served as Director of Entertainment for Australia. She also worked for two years as Head of Entertainment for P&O Cruises Australia. Her career spans both the cruise line and supplier sides of the industry, with experience in all phases of entertainment development, from show creation and production to staging and operational management, as well as financial management, talent strategy, and organizational transformation.
“We are delighted to welcome Jeremy to the team to strengthen the production operations of our onboard experiences,” said Ryan Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President of Marine Production at RWS Global. “As we continue to expand the scope and scale of our cruise entertainment offering, his expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our operations and supporting our customers, partners, teams, and professionals.”.
Barnes stated, “This role represents an exciting opportunity to combine my passion for cruise entertainment, passenger experience, and operational excellence, working alongside one of the most innovative organizations serving the global cruise industry. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at RWS Global to continue creating extraordinary onboard experiences and help shape the future of cruise entertainment.”.
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