HARRY Sommer will take the reins as Norwegian Cruise Line’s new President and Chief Executive Officer from 01 Jan, replacing company stalwart Andrew Stuart who has been in the role since Mar 2015. Sommer is currently the President, International for the brand’s parent company NCLH, a position he has held...
HARRY Sommer will take the reins as Norwegian Cruise Line’s new President and Chief Executive Officer from 01 Jan, replacing company stalwart Andrew Stuart who has been in the role since Mar 2015.
Sommer is currently the President, International for the brand’s parent company NCLH, a position he has held since Jan of this year, prior to that serving as Executive Vice President, International Business Development from May 2015.
Meanwhile Stuart has been with NCL for more than 30 years, and will remain with the company in an advisory capacity to Sommer to help support his successor during the transition period.
Reflecting on his long tenure at NCL, Stuart said he was “extremely fortunate” to be involved with the line for so long.
“I am honoured to have played a role in the leadership position Norwegian now holds in this incredible industry and continue to be proud of the commitment, dedication and passion of our team,” Staurt said.
“I have worked closely with Harry and am confident he is the right person to take the helm and continue the journey for Norwegian Cruise Line.”
While 01 Jan will be Sommer’s official start date, the company flagged the timeline could be moved forward if agreed upon by Stuart and the Executive.
Stuart departs at an exciting time for NCL, with its highly anticipated Norwegian Encore to debut in Miami from 24 Nov.
Pictured: Business Publishing Group General Manager Christian Schweitzer with the newly appointed Harry Sommer.
