Alan Leibman named CEO of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection; Tatiana Ferreira appointed president

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Alan Leibman as chief executive officer and Tatiana Ferreira as president.

Leibman, a member of the company’s board of directors, brings more than three decades of global luxury hospitality experience to the role. 

He succeeds Ernesto Fara.

Ferreira, previously chief sales officer, will continue to oversee sales and commercial activities while taking on responsibility for information technology, marketing and guest experience.

“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.”

A return to Ritz-Carlton

Leibman began his hospitality career in 1990 at The Ritz-Carlton in Houston, where he later became general manager. 

According to the company, he became the youngest general manager in The Ritz-Carlton’s history at age 25.

He previously served as CEO of Kerzner International, overseeing the Atlantis and One&Only portfolios across five continents. 

He has also advised hospitality and travel companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and served as a senior adviser to Oaktree.

The board thanked Fara for his contributions to the company.

“The Ritz-Carlton has been an important part of my career since the beginning, and returning to the brand is especially meaningful,” Leibman said. 

“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.”

Expanded responsibilities for Ferreira

Ferreira brings nearly 25 years of experience 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. 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,” said Ferreira.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection operates a three-yacht fleet sailing globally.

“We remain committed to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and the distinctive experience it brings to luxury travelers,” said Anthony Capuano, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International.

“The collection is a unique expression of The Ritz-Carlton brand, delivering the exceptional service guests have come to expect in more ways and in more places.”

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