Jason Liberty has been named as the new chief executive of cruise company Royal Caribbean Group.
Liberty joined the Royal Caribbean Group in 2005 and served in several financial, strategic and operational roles before becoming CFO in 2013.
He will take over from current CEO Richard Fain in January 2022. Fain has been CEO of Royal Caribbean for more than 33 years, and will remain as chair of the board.
Naftali Holtz will become CFO when Liberty assumes the CEO role. Holtz is currently senior vice president of finance for the Royal Caribbean Group.
Fain commented: “Given the great depth and breadth of our leadership, and the positive outlook for our business, this is the appropriate time to step aside and have Jason take over.
“He is a highly versatile and strategic leader, who has been integral to all aspects of the company’s accomplishments and performance.”