Myrmell takes the helm at Carnival

NEWLY appointed president of Carnival Australia Sture Myrmell has taken charge of the country’s biggest cruise operations while celebrating a personal landmark.

The former head of P&O Australia has marked 10 years’ service in this market, just days after stepping into the role previously held by long-standing cruise chief Ann Sherry.

Myrmell was named president on Fri, taking on an expanded role across all seven of the Carnival Australia brands.

He takes the place of Sherry, who stepped back earlier this year to fill the part-time position of executive chairman where she continues her role advocating on industry issues.

Myrmell was previously president of P&O Cruises Australia and will now be responsible for sister lines and Carnival’s shared services group which supports the cruise brands in this market.

The role is effective immediately and he will report to Jan Swartz, group president Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia.

“Sture has done an outstanding job as president of P&O Cruises Australia ensuring the brand reflects the energy of modern Australia, and this most recent appointment reinforces the strength of the local environment and Carnival Corporation and plc’s commitment to the region,” Swartz said.

Yesterday Myrmell was honoured for his 10 years at P&O Cruises Australia with a lengthof-service ceremony at Carnival’s head office in Sydney, where he was presented with a certificate by Sherry ( pictured).

Myrmell has spent almost 25 years with Carnival Corporation and plc, including 15 years in California with Princess Cruises and in Florida with Cunard Line and Seabourn.