After 35 dedicated years with Carnival Corporation, Richard Meadows will be retiring as president of Seabourn at the end of May.
Meadows became president of Seabourn in 2011, with overall executive responsibility, leading all business and global operations for Carnival’s top-end luxury brand.
It quickly follows the announcement that Orlando Ashford is leaving his role as president of another of Carnival’s family, Holland America Line.
Meadows said: “It has been a true honour to help craft those lifetime memories and special moments for our guests, through the profound power of travel, which brings people and cultures together. I look forward to the day when we can once again welcome our guests back on board.”
Seabourn recently announced it was extending its pause in global cruise operations until mid-October through late November, depending on the ship.
Stein Kruse, Group CEO of the Holland America Group and Carnival UK, added: “Rick’s contributions to the cruise industry and his leadership in elevating Seabourn to the ultimate ultra-luxury cruise experience are legendary. He will forever be part of our Carnival Corporation story and he has made us all better through his professionalism, authenticity and leadership.”
Between 2014 and 2016, Meadows also served in an additional leadership role as president of Cunard – North America, and assumed operating responsibility for the iconic Cunard brand throughout the North American continent.
Prior to his appointment at Cunard, Meadows was in a dual-capacity role, serving as both president of Seabourn and executive vice president of Marketing, Sales and Guest Programs for Holland America Line, where he had global revenue responsibility.