Heather Hust Rivera

Heather Hust Rivera serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Royal Caribbean Group, a position held since July 2023. Prior to this, Heather held various senior leadership roles at Disney, including Senior Vice President of Communications at Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, where oversight was given to a global team and substantial achievements in subscription growth for Disney+ were accomplished. Additionally, Heather's experience encompasses significant positions at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and Disney Publishing Worldwide, where strategic communications and public relations efforts were implemented to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement. A graduate of UCLA Anderson School of Management with an MBA in Marketing, and UCLA with a BA in Communications, Heather's extensive background also includes service as an Executive Staff Assistant at the U.S. Department of State.