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Norwegian Cruise Line with new COO

Travel Business

By Michael Bobbin |

Norwegian Cruise Line announces its new COO (central operating officer), in the person of Drew Madsen.

Drew Madsen has a comprehensive portfolio, with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector. His most recent position has been as COO of Darden Restaurants.

“Having delivered exceptional results during his tenure at Darden, Drew has a wealth of experience to draw upon as he joins Norwegian,”

“We are at an exciting point in our company’s history.

“With the upcoming acquisition of Prestige Cruises International, Inc., it is the opportune time to add such a talented individual to our already diversified leadership team to focus on the core day-to-day business.

“I am confident in Drew as a results-oriented, highly collaborative and thoughtful leader who will continue to propel Norwegian on our positive growth trajectory.” - Kevin Sheehan, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

Drew Madsen has been a key asset of Darden Restaurants, boosting the sales with his expertise from $4.8 billion to $8.6 billion.

Among its former jobs in marketing and leadership aside from Darden, the James River Corporation and General Mills are the most notable.

Norwegian Cruise Lines projects that the presence of Drew Madsen in its operating team will generate results in accordance to his former performances.

“I am thrilled to be starting the next chapter of my career at Norwegian Cruise Line,”

“I am looking forward to ensuring that Norwegian excels in every facet of operation and that we continue to produce industry leading financial results, while also bringing new ideas and ways of doing business that improve guest satisfaction and team member involvement.” – Drew Madsen

School-wise, Madsen has studied at the University of Michigan from where he graduated a master of business administration while also possessing a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University in economics.

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