Former Subway CEO to Lead Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in Management Change

The guardian firm of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a brand new CEO.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed John W. Chidsey as its new President and Chief Government Officer.  Chidsey was a former CEO of Subway and Burger King.

In response to a press launch from the corporate, the Board of Administrators appointed Chidsey to the position efficient instantly, changing Harry Sommer.

The press launch states that Chidsey has a deep historical past with the corporate, having served on the Board of Administrators for nearly 10 years.

In response to Stella David, the chairperson of the Board:

“John has demonstrated his capability to guide companies via significant transformation with a give attention to operational rigor and accountability… We’re excited for John to imagine the position of President and Chief Government Officer and are assured his management will improve execution, strengthen monetary efficiency, cut back leverage and drive long-term shareholder worth.“

Throughout his 5 years at Subway, Chidsey was credited with modernizing the model and strengthening its “long-term development trajectory.”

Norwegian is searching for that very same magic. The corporate stated that Chidsey is uniquely certified to guide “pivotal moments” by restoring self-discipline and enhancing efficiency.

Chidsey said:

“I’m honored to tackle the position of President and Chief Government Officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. I stay up for constructing upon the strong basis already in place, laid out by the Firm’s award-winning manufacturers, devoted group and crew members, and constant friends. In my new place, my precedence will likely be to associate with the Board and administration group to sharpen execution, enhance efficiency, and proceed offering distinctive trip experiences whereas delivering sturdy, long-term worth creation.”

The corporate is ready to launch its full 2025 monetary report on March 2, 2026, so this will likely be Chidsey’s first main alternative to put out his particular imaginative and prescient for the way forward for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.