Myrmell heading to UK

CARNIVAL Corporation has named Marguerite Fitzgerald President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia, as incumbent Sture Myrmell transitions to a new role within the company (CW breaking news yesterday).

Effective 10 Jan, the global travel & tourism veteran, who most recently served as the lead for Boston Consulting Group’s global lodging & leisure practice, will replace Myrmell in the dual roles, as he relocates to be the Carnival UK President from 18 Oct.

The Aussie-born Fitzgerald will report directly to Group President Jan Swartz, and having worked across many different travel and tourism companies, she brings decades of strategy & operational experience in retail & leisure travel to her new role, including over 10 years working with cruise lines - including several Carnival Corp brands.

“Marguerite is a trusted global authority in the travel and tourism industry with extensive expertise in the worldwide cruise passenger market, including direct experience working in the Australian region,” said Swartz.

“With the insight she brings from consulting with some of the world’s most well-known travel and tourism companies, including several of our brands, she is uniquely qualified to make a strong contribution to Carnival Australia’s continued success.

”With her global perspective and insight, Marguerite is joining the Australian team to continue Sture’s leadership in positioning

Carnival Australia for the rebuilding of cruising in the region along with supporting the many small businesses and individuals who rely on cruising.”

Myrmell, who will be based in Southampton, will report directly to Carnival Corp Chief Operating Officer Josh Weinstein, and will also serve temporarily as Cunard Line President, as a replacement for the outgoing Simon Palethorpe is sought.

After six years as Cunard President, Palethorpe will leave the company at the end of Nov.

Myrmell has been at Carnival Australia for the past 14 years, and has served as Carnival Australia and P&O Australia President for the past five (CW 17 Dec 2015).