Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former Celebrity Cruises President and CEO, has been appointed as Chairwoman of the Board at Hornblower Group.

She will assist in guiding Hornblower’s strategic direction and fostering growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the company’s diverse portfolio of businesses after the firm’s collapse earlier this year, and return from Chapter 11 protection in July.

Lutoff-Perlo is now the President and CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. She previously served as Vice Chairman, External Affairs, for the Royal Caribbean Group before taking on the leadersip at Celebrity Cruises.

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Mike Flaskey, CEO, Hornblower Group said “We are thrilled to welcome Lisa as our new Chairwoman. Over the past four decades, she has proven herself to be an impactful and visionary leader in the cruise industry. I look forward to working closely with Lisa to continue driving our company forward and ensuring we remain at the forefront of delivering world-class guest experiences.”

“I am truly honoured to join Hornblower Group at this pivotal time in its journey,” said Lutoff-Perlo. “Hornblower has an extraordinary legacy of delivering exceptional experiences, and I am excited to work alongside the talented team to drive further innovation and growth. Together, we will build on the company’s strong foundation and explore new opportunities to enhance the Hornblower brand globally.”