Edie Rodriguez
Crystal Cruises president and CEO Edie Rodriguez, the public
face of the company and its associated luxury brands since October 2013, has
stepped down.
Rodriguez has been succeeded by Tom Wolber, effective immediately.
Wolber has had a three-decade career at Walt Disney Co.,
include 10 years at Disney Cruise Line, where he was senior vice president of
operations.
In an announcement, Crystal said Wolber was involved in
transforming Disney Cruise Line from a Port Canaveral-based operation to a
global cruise line with itineraries covering North America, the Mediterranean
and the Baltic.
During his time at Disney, Wolber assisted with the design
and launch of the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy.
Tom Wolber
Additionally, Wolber served as president and CEO of Euro
Disney and has held senior executive positions in Disney theme parks and resort
operations at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, chairman of Crystal and parent company
Genting Hong Kong, said Wolber's "proven leadership skills" will be
invaluable as Crystal takes delivery of new river and ocean ships in the coming
years.
He credited Rodriguez with successfully launching three new
brands: Crystal Yachts, Crystal River Cruises and Crystal Air.
"We thank Edie for her service to the company,
appreciate all of her hard work, and wish her the very best in future
endeavors," he said.
In a statement, Rodriguez said, "It's been an
extraordinary experience leading Crystal to global prominence, and I am very
proud of my accomplishments. I can't thank Chairman Tan Sri Lim enough."
Rodriguez joined Crystal from Azamara Club Cruises as
president and COO in October 2013. She was promoted to president and CEO
following the acquisition of the company by Genting Hong Kong in May 2015.
Rodriguez said she looks forward to announcing a new
endeavor shortly.