Amado Alberto Franco

Amado Alberto Franco is an experienced executive in the cruise and logistics industries, currently serving as COO of Aqua Expeditions since April 2023, specializing in luxury ocean and river cruises. Previously, Franco held COO positions at Cordelia Cruises, Jalesh Cruises, and Grupo Vidanta, where responsibilities included developing new cruise line businesses, managing significant ship revitalization projects, and implementing operational strategies for efficiency and revenue growth. Earlier roles included director-level positions at Grupo Pullmantur focusing on operational efficiencies and project management at LATAM Airlines Group, alongside positions in procurement and logistics. Franco holds an MBA from IE Business School and multiple master's degrees, including a Master of Science from the University of Zaragoza - Technical University of Luleå.