Hornblower Group Names Lisa Lutoff-Perlo Chairwoman of the Board

Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Tue September 10, 2024

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. (Photo Credit: Hornblower Group)

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Hornblower Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo as the Chairwoman of the Board, effective immediately.

A renowned and award-winning leader in the global hospitality and cruise industries, Lutoff-Perlo will play a crucial role in guiding Hornblower’s strategic direction and fostering growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the company’s diverse portfolio of businesses.

Lutoff-Perlo is currently 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 and as President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, where she was the driving force behind redefining the cruise experience for both the industry and the Celebrity Cruises brand with her bold and innovative approach to ship design and service.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa as our new Chairwoman,” said Mike Flaskey, CEO, Hornblower Group. “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 honored to join Hornblower Group at this pivotal time in its journey,” Lutoff-Perlo said. “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.”


SOURCE: Hornblower Group press release. 


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Patrick Clarke

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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