Norwegian appoints Stuart president & COO

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has named company veteran Andy Stuart president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, following the resignation of Drew Madsen. Stuart has been with Norwegian Cruise Line since 1988 and has held a number of leadership positions, most recently as executive vice president of sales.

During his 27-year tenure with the company, Stuart has been instrumental in building the Norwegian brand, particularly in the roll out and marketing of the line’s signature Freestyle Cruising.

He held responsibility for a number of key areas, including global sales, passenger services, revenue management, as well as marketing and public relations, and greatly strengthened relationships with travel partners through the introduction of Partners First. 

Stuart also served as chief product officer, responsible for delivery of the Freestyle Cruising product across the Norwegian fleet, ensuring that it provided exceptional value and quality for guests and was consistent with the marketing and brand positioning of the company.

In this role, Stuart will report to Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.