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Jan Swartz made Group President of Holland America
Jan Swartz has been promoted to Group President of Holland America Group, responsible for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and inter-group operations.
Since 2016, Swartz has been Group President of Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia, as well as having executive oversight of the P&O Cruises Australia brand.
"Jan is a highly-respected executive and a role model," said Arnold Donald, President and CEO of parent company Carnival Corporation. "Jan is a champion of innovation and a proven leader."
In 2013, Jan became President of Princess Cruises after more than 12 years with the cruise line. Previously she served as executive vice president, overseeing the line’s sales, marketing and customer service operations.
Former CEO of Holland America Group and Carnival UK Stein Kruse has been appointed to a new role as Senior Advisor to the Chairman and CEO.
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