Four Seasons Yachts appoints Ben Trodd as CEO

Ben Trodd has been named chief executive officer of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, which is the joint owner and operator of Four Seasons Yachts.

A leader with extensive global experience in luxury hospitality, Trodd brings a combination of strategic acumen, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of the Four Seasons brand, reads a press release.

The appointment represents a pivotal milestone for Four Seasons Yachts as it gears up for its highly anticipated 2026 launch.

With over 25 years of experience at Four Seasons, Trodd brings a wealth of operational and commercial knowledge shaped by both regional and global leadership roles.

A veteran in the luxury hospitality industry, he has built strong, lasting relationships across sales and operations.

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“The launch of Four Seasons Yachts represents a significant milestone in our company history as we continue to expand our experiential luxury ecosystem across our hotels, resorts, residences, Private Jet Experience, and now with Four Seasons Yachts,” said Alejandro Reynal, president and CEO, Four Seasons, in a press release. “Ben brings a rare combination of brand and luxury insight, operational rigour and leadership vision. He is the ideal steward for this exciting venture, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the world of Four Seasons.”  

Trodd most recently served as chief operating officer of AMAN. Prior to that, his decades-long tenure at Four Seasons included senior roles as general manager, regional vice president, and most recently, senior vice president of global sales and marketing.

He began his Four Seasons career at the brand’s first European hotel, London at Park Lane.

In this new role, Trodd will be based in Miami and will oversee the technical operations, planning and deployment, and sales and marketing efforts for Four Seasons Yachts.

His role also oversees crew operations and collaboration with construction and design partners Fincantieri and Tillberg Design of Sweden.

Launching in 2026, Four Seasons I, the first in the Four Seasons Yachts collection, promises to “reimagine luxury maritime travel,” bringing the brand’s high-end service and experiences to the seas.

Four Seasons I will transport guests to the Caribbean and Mediterranean. With 95 residential-style suites, guests will enjoy Four Seasons’ personalized service through a 1:1 guest to staff ratio.

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Onboard offerings include 11 culinary outlets, a state-of-the-art transverse marina to be activated on dedicated Marina Days, spa and wellness offerings, and more. 

“Four Seasons is a brand I know well, with a vision that I believe in deeply,” stated Trodd. “To bring the service excellence and genuine hospitality that Four Seasons has perfected on land, to the water, is an exceptional opportunity and a great honour. Our guests will know from the moment they step on board that they are in the hands of a team that understand service at the highest levels, and what it takes to create unbelievable travel moments. Every moment onboard will feel effortless, elevated, and unmistakably Four Seasons.”

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