Lindblad Expeditions Holdings today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Andrew “Andy” Stuart, a cruise industry executive, and Annette Reavis, innovative people leader, as two new independent directors. With these appointments, the Lindblad Expeditions Board will increase from 10 to 11 directors, nine of whom are independent, the company said.
Stuart is a recognized cruise industry veteran who served as President and Chief Executive Officer and several other executive level positions over his 31-year tenure at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and was instrumental in many of the company’s significant achievements and innovations, the company said.
Most recently, he served as advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line until 2020. Stuart has also served as Chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association and on the Board of Directors of Global Ports Holding.
Reavis currently serves as Chief People Officer at CrossFit, LLC, where she serves as a prominent human resources leader and business partner. During a decade with Meta, from 2010 to 2020, Reavis served as VP of Human Resources / HR Business Partner, playing an integral role in the company’s growth from 1,400 to over 40,000 employees. Throughout her career, Reavis has served as a strategic partner for business and people operations, policies and organizational design at companies including Envoy, and start-ups, Athos and Root.
Mark D. Ein, Chairman of the Board, said” “Our Board of Directors has been extremely valuable to the evolution of Lindblad Expeditions, bringing a broad and wide range of expertise, accomplishments and experiences to help guide the Company. Today, we are thrilled to add two extraordinary new members to our Board, Annette Reavis and Andy Stuart, who will bring important new perspectives and experiences that will prove immensely valuable. We would also like to thank Bernie Aronson for the significant wisdom and insight that he brought to Lindblad Expeditions during his tenure on our Board.”Sven-Olof Lindblad, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lindblad Expeditions and a member of the Board, added” “We believe Annette’s proven track record leading successful people-first international growth for both tech giants and zealous start-ups, paired with Andy’s decades-long experience at the helm of one of the largest cruise lines in the world, will provide a fresh perspective vital to our Company’s next phases of growth. Their vast and varied experience will be integral to helping Lindblad chart new courses, and further solidify the Company’s leadership positioning and pioneer status in an ever-changing expedition industry.”
Reavis stated: “I am honored to join Lindblad’s Board and participate in shaping the future of travel and exploration. This is a true founder-influenced company, and I am excited to preserve its amazing legacy while contributing to the future evolution of bringing joy to countless future travelers.”
Stuart commented” “I have long been an admirer of the Lindblad Expeditions brand, so the opportunity to join the Board as the Company continues to grow both cruise capacity and innovative land options is one I am honored and excited to have been offered. I am looking forward to being a part of the journey of a company that brings the most immersive, rewarding and transformational journeys of discovery to the world’s most remote and sought after destinations.”
Aronson said: “The true value of a company is defined in its corporate culture. By that measure, Lindblad Expeditions is in very good hands indeed. I want to thank my fellow directors, the officers and the staff for the many kindnesses they showed me. Needless to say, I will always be proud of my service on the Lindblad Board and will be ready to be of help in any way.”
