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Roberto Martinoli is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Silversea Cruises. Since joining Silversea in 2016, Martinoli has overseen the growth of the industry’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, which sails to over 900 destinations across all seven continents—more than any other cruise line.

Martinoli was at the helm when, in July 2018, the Royal Caribbean Group acquired a two-thirds share in Silversea Cruises, and, subsequently, when the Group completed the full acquisition in June 2020.

With the Group’s full support, the experienced cruise industry professional is currently overseeing the realisation of Project Invictus, a long-term plan to grown and enhance Silversea’s fleet of ultra-luxury ships. Adding to the cruise line’s fleet of nine, Martinoli and Silversea are looking forward to the launch of three new vessels: Silver Dawn and two Evolution-class ships—each of which will push boundaries in the ultra-luxury cruise segment when they launch in November 2021, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Since beginning his career in 1976 with his family’s ship management and consulting business, Martinoli has held a number of executive positions at various major cruise lines and maritime companies around the world. Before joining Silversea, Martinoli was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Grandi Navi Veloci, a leading ferry company and part of the MSC Group in the western Mediterranean. Prior to this, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, as well as an Advisor to Apollo Management (2008 – 2009). He also served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Carnival Cruise Lines (2000 – 2008) and Senior Vice President at Costa Crociere (1997 – 2000). Moreover, Roberto Martinoli is a member of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Executive Committee.

An Italian national, Martinoli holds a Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Genoa and has also attended an Advanced Executive Program at Kellogg Northwestern University, Illinois.

Roberto Martinoli

Mr. Howe served as U.S. Chairman and Managing Partner and Americas Area Managing Partner of Ernst & Young (‘‘EY’’) and was a member of EY’s Global Executive Board from 2006 until his retirement in 2018. While leading EY in the U.S. and the Americas, he was executive sponsor for the firm’s focus on diversity and inclusiveness. Prior to 2006, Mr. Howe was also the Managing Partner of EY’s Financial Services Office and client service partner for a number of global financial institutions. He was with EY for over 35 years. Mr. Howe is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Hall, the Board of the [Peterson Institute for International Economics](/org/peterson-institute-for-international-economics) and the Board of Trustees (Chairman) of the [Liberty Science Center](/org/liberty-science-center). Mr. Howe was previously a member of the boards of [Colgate University](/org/colgate-university), the Center for Audit Quality and the Financial Accounting Foundation.

Mr. Howe is the current Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Stephen R. Howe Jr.

William K. Reilly has served as a director of the Company since January 1998. Mr. Reilly is the Founding Partner of Aqua International Partners L.P., a private equity fund established in 1997 and dedicated to investing in companies engaged in water. From 1989 to 1993, Mr. Reilly served as the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He has also previously served as the first Payne Visiting Professor at [Stanford University](/org/stanford), President of the [World Wildlife Fund](/org/world-wildlife-fund) and President of The Conservation Foundation. He is Chairman Emeritus of the [World Wildlife Fund](/org/world-wildlife-fund) and Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at [Duke University](/org/duke-university). He serves as a director of Enviva Partners LP, a publicly traded master limited partnership that aggregates wood fiber and processes it into a transportable form. From 1993 until April 2012, Mr. Reilly also served on the Board of Directors of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company and from 1997 until May 2013, he served on the Board of Directors of [ConocoPhillips](/org/conocophillips). In May 2010, President Obama named Mr. Reilly to serve as co-chair of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, which released its report on January 11, 2011. In December 2012, the President named Mr. Reilly to the Council for Global Development. In 2017, Mr. Reilly became a director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a non-profit research and communication organization in Washington, DC. In 2018, Mr. Reilly became a director of the Union of Concerned Scientists, a non-profit research and communications organization based in Cambridge, MA.

Mr. Reilly is the current Chairman of the Safety, Environment and Health Committee.

William K. Reilly

Ann S. Moore has served as a director of the Company since May 2012.  Ms. Moore served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of [Time Inc](/org/time-inc). from July 2002 to September 2010 and served as Chairman through December 2010. Prior to that, Ms. Moore was Executive Vice President of [Time Inc](/org/time-inc)., where she had executive responsibilities for a portfolio of magazines including Time, People, [InStyle](/org/instyle), Teen People, People en Español and Real Simple. Ms. Moore joined [Time Inc](/org/time-inc). in 1978 in Corporate Finance. Since then, she held consumer marketing positions at [Sports Illustrated](/org/sports-illustrated), Fortune, Money and Discover, moving to general management of [Sports Illustrated](/org/sports-illustrated) in 1983 and to publisher of People in 1991. From 1993 to May 2014, Ms. Moore served on the Board of Directors of Avon Products Inc.  She was also a director of the Wallace Foundation from 2004 through June 2016.

Ann S. Moore

John F. Brock has served as a director of the Company since February 2014. Mr. Brock retired as Chief Executive Officer of [Coca-Cola European Partners](/org/coca-cola-european-partners) in December 2016, having served in that role since the formation of that company in May 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Brock served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. since April 2008 and as Chief Executive Officer since April 2006. From February 2003 until December 2005, Mr. Brock was Chief Executive Officer of InBev, S.A., a global brewer, and from March 1999 until December 2002, he was Chief Operating Officer of Cadbury Schweppes plc, an international beverage and confectionery company. From April 2007 to December 2007, Mr. Brock served as a director of Dow Jones & Company, Inc., a publisher and provider of global business and financial news. From 2004 to 2006, he served as a director of the [Campbell Soup Company](/org/campbell-soup-company), a global manufacturer and marketer of branded convenience food products. From 2003 to 2005, he served as a director of Interbrew/ Inbrew, a beer brewing company. He also served as a director of Reed Elsevier, a publisher, from 1997 to 2003. Mr. Brock is a Trustee of the Georgia Tech Foundation, Chairman of Horizons Atlanta, a philanthropic organization that enhances education for underserved children, and a member of the Smithsonian National Board. Mr. Brock is also a member of the Executive Board of [MidOcean Partners](/org/midocean-partners), a private equity firm, and a member of the Advisory Board of [BIP Capital](/org/bip-capital), a venture capital firm.

John F. Brock

Maritza Montiel has served as director since December 2015. Ms. Montiel served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) LLP from 2011 through her retirement in May 2014. Prior to these positions, she held numerous senior management roles at [Deloitte](/org/deloitte), including Managing Partner (Leadership Development and Succession, [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) University) from 2009 to 2011, and Regional Managing Partner from 2001 to 2009. During Ms. Montiel’s tenure at [Deloitte](/org/deloitte), she was the Advisory Partner for many public company registrants in which [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) was the principal auditor. Ms. Montiel is a board member of AptarGroup, Inc. where she chairs the audit committee, a board member of Comcast Corporation, where she is a member of the audit committee, and a board member of [McCormick & Company](/org/mccormick-company), where she chairs the audit committee.

Maritza G. Montiel

Seasoned travel and hospitality executive Michael Bayley was named President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest cruise brand, in December 2014. Bayley’s career with the brand’s parent company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), spans 30 years. In his former role as President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Bayley delivered strong results while building the company’s “Modern Luxury” positioning, which resonated successfully with Celebrity’s sophisticated customer base

Prior to that Bayley was Executive Vice President of Operations for Royal Caribbean International, where he oversaw the brand’s Hotel Operations; Marine Operations for Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises; Land Operations for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises, and Commercial Development for RCL.

Prior to that, as RCL’s Executive Vice President, International, Bayley was responsible for the strategic international business development of three of the company’s cruise lines: Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. Over the course of just four years, he established 11 regional offices around the world, which now generate more than 50 percent of the corporation’s total revenue.

Earlier, Bayley served as Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations for Royal Caribbean International, leading the worldwide hotel operations and onboard revenue of 21 cruise ships and 30,000 employees. Prior to that, he served as Chairman and Managing Director of Island Cruises plc, a joint venture cruise line and tour operator begun in 2002 by RCL and British tour operator First Choice Holidays.

Bayley began his career with the company in 1981, working in a variety of shipboard and shoreside positions with increasing management responsibility, including that of Vice President of Total Guest Satisfaction, Fleet Operations. He also served as Vice President for Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino, one of the world’s largest premium gaming resorts, in Las Vegas.

A native of the United Kingdom, Bayley graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Bournemouth in England, and has attended management programs at Harvard Business School and Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He is a member of the board of SteamShip Mutual in London, U.K.

Bayley has two children and lives in Miami, Fla.

Michael Bayley

Jason Liberty is President and Chief Executive Officer for Royal Caribbean Group, which consists of three global cruise brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises, as well as TUI Cruises andHapag-Lloyd Cruises, of which it is a 50% owner in a joint venture. The company’s 60 ships carry more than 7.5 million guests a year to ports on all seven continents.

Since joining the Company in 2005, Liberty has had many roles, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  In his former role, Liberty was responsible for Finance, Strategy, Shared Service Operations, Legal, Technology, Silversea Cruises and the TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Joint Venture.

Before joining Royal Caribbean Group, he was a senior manager with the accounting firm KPMG LLP.

Liberty earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School,
where he now serves on the Board of advisors. In addition, he holds degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Miami School of Business and [Indiana University](/org/indiana-university), Bloomington, Kelley School of Business,
respectively. He also serves on the board of directors of WNS Limited, a business process management public
company.

Jason Liberty

R. Alexander Lake is currently the SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary at [Royal Caribbean Cruises](/org/royal-caribbean-cruises). R. has held this position since June 2021. Prior to this, they were the EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary at World Fuel Services from January 2004 to June 2021. Before that, they were the Assistant General Counsel at America Online Latin America from January 2001 to December 2004.

Lake began their career as a corporate associate at [White & Case](/org/white-case-llp) in January 2000 before moving to Winston & Strawn LLP in January 1998. In January 1996, they started at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP as a corporate associate.

R. Alexander Lake attended Pine Crest School before going on to study economics at [Boston College](/org/boston-college). R. then went on to study law at Columbia Law School, from which they received their J.D.

They are on a team with Harri Kulovaara - EVP Maritime & Newbuilding, Michael Bayley - President & CEO Royal Caribbean International, and Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - President & CEO Celebrity Cruises. R. Alexander Lake reports to Jason Liberty, President & CEO.

R. Alexander Lake

Donald Thompson has served as a director of the Company since May 2015. Prior to his current role as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Avenue, LLC, a venture capital firm, Mr. Thompson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s Corporation from 2012 until March 2015. Previously, Mr. Thompson served as President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald’s Corporation from 2010 to 2012 and President of McDonald’s USA from 2006 to 2010. Prior to joining McDonald’s, Mr. Thompson served six years as an Electrical Engineer for the Northrop Corporation, where he specialized in power supply design and manufacturing for high technology radar systems. Mr. Thompson also served as director of McDonald’s Corporation from 2011 to March 2015 and as a director of Exelon Corporation from 2007 to 2013. Since March 2015, Mr. Thompson has served as a director of Northern Trust Corporation. He also serves on the board of [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat), as an Advisory Board member of DocuSign, Inc. and on numerous civic and philanthropic boards. He is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, the Commercial and Economic Clubs of Chicago, Business Council, [World Business Chicago](/org/world-business-chicago) and the Arthur M. Brazier Foundation. He serves as a Trustee on the boards of the Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and [Purdue University](/org/purdue-university).

Donald Thompson

William L. Kimsey has served as a director of the Company since April 2003. Mr. Kimsey was employed for 32 years through September 2002 with the independent public accounting firm Ernst & Young L.L.P. From 1998 through 2002, Mr. Kimsey served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ernst &Young Global and Global Executive Board member of Ernst & Young and from 1993 through 1998 as the Firm Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. From 2003 until 2018, Mr. Kimsey served on the board, the compensation committee, and the audit committee (serving as chair from 2011-2018) of Accenture Plc. From 2004 until 2008, he served on the board of NAVTEQ Corporation and was the chairman of its audit committee. From 2003 through 2014, Mr. Kimsey also served on the board and the audit committee of Western Digital Corporation. Mr. Kimsey is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

William L. Kimsey

Harri Kulovaara, executive vice president, Maritime & Newbuilding, has led the design and construction of several of the world’s most innovative cruise ships for all of the various brands within Royal Caribbean Group.

Under Kulovaara’s leadership and vision, Royal Caribbean launched the world’s first “smart ship,” Quantum of the Seas, in 2014. He led the design and innovation behind the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas in 2009 and, sister-ship Allure of the Seas in 2010, both of which introduced unique industry “firsts” that redefined the cruise vacation experience. Kulovaara is also the creative force behind Celebrity Cruises’ five Solstice-class ships, heralded for their stunning and stylish design.

A cruise industry veteran of more than 40 years, Kulovaara previously served as senior vice president, Marine Operations and Fleet Operations, when Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. combined its marine operations and quality assurance functions.  Prior to joining Royal Caribbean in 1995, Kulovaara served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Oy Silja Line AB, a leading cruise ferry operator based in Finland. He also was named executive vice president for Silja Line’s parent company, Effjohn Oy Ab.

In addition to being the chairman of Royal Caribbean’s Maritime Advisory Board, Kulovaara is one of the founding members of the Cruise Ship Safety Forum and the current chairman of its Steering Committee.  He is also a visiting professor at the [University of Strathclyde](/org/university-of-strathclyde) in Glasgow.

Kulovaara is a naval architect and holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Helsinki in Finland. In 2015, Harri received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the [University of Strathclyde](/org/university-of-strathclyde) in recognition of his continuous safety improvement efforts through innovation in the maritime industry.

Harri Kulovaara

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was appointed president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises in December 2014, overseeing operations of the brand known for its modern luxury and highly personalized customer service. Previously, she was executive vice president, operations for Royal Caribbean International, overseeing several critical areas for the global cruise brand. These areas include Marine and Hotel Operations.

In her previous role, Lutoff-Perlo led the development and launch of the next generation of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, the Quantum class. Beginning with Quantum of the Seas, which debuted in the fall of 2014, Anthem of the Seasdebuting in spring 2015, and the third in the series to be delivered in 2016, the Quantum ships will make another leap in vessel design with diverse features to create a comfortable yet exciting experience for guests. These include more game-changing “firsts at sea” such as Dynamic Dining, Ripcord by iFly, a skydiving experience; Northstar, a thrilling adventure that transports guests more than 300 feet in the air on a breathtaking journey; and cutting-edge transformative venues including the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, roller skating and more.

In addition, Lutoff-Perlo spearheaded the introduction of a third and fourth Oasis-class ship, currently on order and set to be delivered in 2016 and 2018. The Oasis class of ships with Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas are currently the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ships.

Lutoff-Perlo has held a variety of roles during her 29-year tenure with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and most recently served as Celebrity Cruises’ senior vice president, hotel operations, where she played a vital role in shaping extraordinary guest experiences for the brand and spearheaded the introduction of the widely heralded, $3.7 billion Solstice-class fleet.

In other previous positions with the company, Lutoff-Perlo served as Royal Caribbean International’s associate vice president, Product Marketing, Strategic Alliances and Multicultural Marketing. In that capacity, she led the development of a number of initiatives, including Royal Caribbean’s widely praised launch of Freedom of the Seas with the Flowrider Surf Simulator, and strategic alliances with brands such as Discovery Television, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Johnny Rockets, Fisher Price and Crayola. She also had responsibility for all marketing and advertising initiatives within the domestic African American and Hispanic markets.

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo

Amy McPherson has served as director since December 2020.  Ms. McPherson served in various positions at Marriott International, Inc. for over 30 years.  Most recently, from 2009 through 2019, she served as President & Managing Director, Europe. Under her leadership, Marriott launched five new brands in Europe and completed the successful integration of Starwood Hotels in Europe. Since 2017, Ms. McPherson has served as a non-executive member of the board of directors of PVH Corporation and is a member of its Audit and Nominating & Governance Committees

Amy McPherson

Naftali Holtz

Vagn O. Sørensen has served as a director of the Company since July 2011. Mr. Sørensen brings to the Board over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, having served as the President and CEO of Austrian Airlines Group from 2001 through 2006. Prior to that, he served in a variety of roles with Scandinavian Airlines Systems, including as Executive Vice President and Deputy CEO. He currently serves as a board member and chairman for a number of corporations throughout Europe and Canada, including [Air Canada](/org/air-canada), FLSmidth A/S, Parques Reunidos SA, Nordic Aviation Capital and [Scandlines](/org/scandlines). Mr. Sørensen also previously served on the board of Scandic Hotels AB.

Vagn O. Sørensen

Mr. Ofer has served as a director of the Company since May 1995. Mr. Ofer is a global maritime shipping and real estate business leader and philanthropist. As the Chairman of a multi-generational family group, Ofer Global, he leads a private portfolio of international businesses principally focused on shipping, real estate, energy, technology, banking and investments. Its interests span Europe, North America, the Near East, Australasia and South East Asia. Mr. Ofer heads Ofer Global’s various divisions, including: Zodiac Group, an international shipping enterprise operating a diversified fleet of over 160 vessels worldwide; Global Holdings Group, a real estate holding group specializing in large scale iconic office buildings, hotels and luxury residential developments, as well as other investment and development assets; O.G. Energy, a division holding oil and gas exploration and production interests (onshore & offshore) in the Australasia and South East Asia regions; and O.G. Tech Ventures, a single LP Venture Capital fund with a focus on Round A tech investments. Mr. Ofer also chairs the Eyal & Marilyn Ofer Family Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established for the charitable giving of his family in support of education and the arts.

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