Carnival Corporation & plc announced that Josh Weinstein will assume the role of President and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc. He replaces Arnold Donald, currently President and Chief Executive Officer, who is being appointed Vice Chair and member of the Boards of Directors.

Chief Operations Officer Weinstein has been with Carnival for 20 years in senior-level roles, most recently as COO. He has overseen all major operational functions, including Carnival UK, the P&O Cruises (UK) operating company, and Cunard, which he directly managed for three years as president.

Before that, Weinstein was treasurer for Carnival & plc for ten years, overseeing all treasury, tax, insurance, and financial planning & analysis functions. Previously, he served as an attorney in the corporate legal department.

“I am truly humbled to take up the role of CEO and am honored to lead such a talented team of over 100,000 ship and shoreside team members who do such an incredible job in delivering unforgettable, happy vacations to our guests, day in and day out,” Weinstein said. “I have benefitted tremendously from Arnold’s guidance and mentoring, and I would like to thank him, Micky Arison, our Chairman, and the entire Board of Directors for their support. I look forward to building upon the company’s successes as we move forward.”

Josh Weinstein will assume the role of president effective August 1. A native of New York, Weinstein, and his wife have three children.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises.