Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), the world’s third largest cruise shipping company, has announced changes at the executive leadership level.

These include the appointment of Howard Sherman, current Executive Vice President, Onboard Revenue and Destination Services for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, as Bob Binder’s successor as President and Chief Executive Officer of Oceania Cruises effective January 1, 2022.

Binder will remain with the Company in an advisory role as Vice Chairman reporting to Frank Del Rio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

The changes also include the promotion of Ross Henderson as Sherman’s successor leading the Company’s Onboard Revenue and Destination Services functions effective January 1, 2022.

Binder is co-founder of Oceania Cruises and played a vital role the development and growth of the brand since its inception. During his tenure he has overseen virtually every facet of the brand’s global operations including Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, e-Commerce, Brand Finance, and Guest Services.

Binder led the growth of the brand with the design and development of the line’s acclaimed Marina and Riviera and spearheaded the industry leading “OceaniaNEXT” brand evolution initiative. Binder has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Oceania Cruises since September 2016 and as Vice Chairman, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises since May 2015.