The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Alan Leibman as chief executive officer, succeeding Ernesto Fara, and Tatiana Ferreira as president.
They bring together extensive global luxury hospitality experience and commercial expertise to support the company’s continued growth and evolution, according to a statement.
“The Ritz-Carlton has built an extraordinary legacy by continually evolving what luxury hospitality can mean, and we are carrying that vision forward at sea,” said Jim Murren, executive chairman of the board of directors of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
“Luxury travelers today are extraordinarily discerning in the choices they make, and earning their loyalty requires us to create experiences that are both deeply personal and unmistakably Ritz-Carlton. Alan brings decades of global hospitality experience and a genuine understanding of our business. Together with Tatiana’s commercial strength and her deep relationships across the luxury travel community, we have the leadership to build on our momentum and help define the next chapter of The Ritz-Carlton legacy.”
Leibman is a member of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s board of directors with more than three decades of global luxury hospitality experience, including CEO of Kerzner International, where he oversaw the Atlantis and One&Only portfolios across five continents.
The appointment also marks a homecoming for him, as he started his career at the company, becoming the youngest general manager in The Ritz-Carlton’s history at 25.
He has also advised hospitality and travel companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and previously served as a senior adviser to Oaktree.
“The Ritz-Carlton has been an important part of my career since the beginning, and returning to the brand is especially meaningful,” Leibman noted.
“We have a tremendous opportunity to build on what the team has achieved and further distinguish the luxury hospitality experience we deliver at sea. I look forward to working with Tatiana and our Ladies and Gentlemen to continue to create exceptional experiences for our guests.”
Ferreira, previously chief sales officer of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, will continue to oversee sales and commercial activities while also overseeing information technology, marketing and guest experience.
She has nearly 25 years with consumer and luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and The Walt Disney Company.
“At the heart of everything we do is the guest, and I’m excited to work alongside our exceptional teams to create highly personalized, memorable experiences that feel truly special and unlike anything else in luxury travel,” said Ferreira.
“As we look ahead, we have an incredible opportunity to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to even more luxury travelers, deepen our relationships with valued travel partners, and find new and creative ways to bring the experience to life.”
