HAL names new Prez

CARNIVAL Corporation has named former COO Gus Antorcha as its new Holland America Line (HAL) President.

He will report directly to Carnival UK and Holland America Group Chief Executive Officer Stein Kruse, while Costa Cruises President Neil Palomba will take over as Carnival Cruise Line COO, reporting to the brand’s President Christine Duffy.

During Palomba’s transition, the Costa leadership team will report to Carnival Asia and Costa Group Chief Exec Michael Thamm.

“We are using this pause in guest operations to evaluate every aspect of our business, including our leadership structures, and make changes where appropriate,” said Carnival Corporation Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald.