Royal Caribbean Cruises has named Michael Bayley president
and CEO of Royal Caribbean Intl., a position that had been vacant since April,
when Adam Goldstein was promoted to president and COO of RCCL, the parent
company for a number of cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International
and Celebrity Cruises.
As a result of Bayley’s promotion, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo,
formerly executive vice president of operations at Royal Caribbean Intl., is
replacing Bayley as president and CEO at Celebrity Cruises. Both appointments
are effective immediately.
Both appointees are Royal Caribbean veterans. Bayley worked
his way up from an assistant purser's position aboard the Nordic Prince. Lutoff-Perlo’s
career with the company began in its New England sales office.
“To recognize these two incredibly talented people with
these vital leadership positions after years of dedication, effort and
innovative thinking is gratifying for everyone here,” Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain said.
Before his Celebrity’s President and CEO, Bayley served in
several senior roles at Royal Caribbean Intl., including Executive Vice
President of Operations.
Lutoff-Perlo began her company career as a district sales
manager in New England, and after a successful sales career, made her mark as a
specialist at bringing new ships to market for both Royal Caribbean
International and Celebrity.
In addition to the Quantum class, she played a key role in
the launch of Royal Caribbean International's Voyager and Radiance classes, as
well as Celebrity’s Solstice Class, according to Royal Caribbean.
