MIAMI, Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) announced today that
Michael Giresi has been named senior
vice president and chief information officer. Giresi joins
Royal Caribbean with more than 20 years of experience in
implementing technology initiatives for leading brands including
Tory Burch, LLC, Direct Brands,
Inc., Godiva Chocolatier and The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Giresi
will report directly to Adam
Goldstein, president and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ltd.
"Michael's background and experience implementing leading edge
technology, combined with the skills of our seasoned management
team, will be vital as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. continues to
innovate and accelerate its global expansion," said Goldstein. "His
broad experience and proven leadership will provide the company
with the necessary tools to marry technology solutions that will
continue to differentiate us."
Giresi most recently served as senior vice president and CIO for
Tory Burch, where he was responsible
for the implementation of new infrastructure and technology
initiatives for one of the fastest growing fashion brands in the
world. Prior to that, Giresi was executive vice president and
CIO at Direct Brands, Inc. Throughout his career, he has held
various management positions, including CIO for Godiva Chocolatier
and director of information technology for the Campbell Soup
Company.
"I am looking forward for the opportunity to join Royal
Caribbean, a company that stands for excellence in the travel
industry," said Giresi. "Working with the IT team, we will create
the infrastructure necessary to move the company to the next
level."
Giresi graduated from Saint Joseph's
University's Erivan K. Haub School of Business with a MBA,
and from Seton Hall University with a
B.A. in English.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) is a global cruise
vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity
Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de
France, as well as TUI Cruises
through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, these six brands
operate a combined total of 43 ships with an additional six under
construction contracts, and two on firm order. They operate diverse
itineraries around the world that call on approximately 490
destinations on all seven continents. Additional information can be
found at www.RCLcorporate.com.
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