Royal Caribbean Cruises gets new COO

LUXURY cruise group Royal Caribbean Cruises has a new man on the bridge. Adam Goldstein, who has spent 25 years with the company, was appointed its new president and chief operating officer earlier this week. Prior to this, Mr Goldstein was president and CEO of the company's largest cruise line, the Royal Caribbean International, for the past 12 years.

"Adam has played a key role in growing Royal Caribbean International, step by step, into a global leader. In the course of doing so, he has become an impressive leader in his own right," said Richard D Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises. "In this new role, Adam will be able to put his broad worldview and strategic insights to use leading our varied cross-functional teams."

Apart from working with Mr Fain on the company's strategic direction, Mr Goldstein will oversee human resources, information technology, supply chain, corporate communications, safety & environment, government relations, guest port operations and commercial development.