MIAMI, April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) (together with NCL Corporation Ltd., "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings," "Norwegian" or the "Company") today announced that it has expanded its Board of Directors (the "Board") with the appointment of Ms. Pamela Thomas-Graham as a new independent member, effective April 23, 2018.
Ms. Thomas-Graham’s appointment increases the Board from nine to 10 members, seven of whom are independent. Ms. Thomas-Graham will also serve as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee.
"In an effort to further strengthen the breadth of talent and experience on our Board of Directors, we identified Pamela as an ideal candidate and are confident she will enhance the strategic perspectives of our Board," said Frank J. Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and a member of the Company's Board. “Not only does Pamela offer extensive experience as an independent company director, she also brings a global perspective and a high level of finance and marketing expertise which will be invaluable in today's dynamic global business environment.”
Ms. Thomas-Graham is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dandelion Chandelier LLC, a private digital media enterprise focused on global luxury. Prior to establishing Dandelion Chandelier in August 2016, she served as Chair, New Markets, of Credit Suisse Group AG from October 2015 to June 2016, and as Chief Marketing and Talent Officer, Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management New Markets, and a member of the Executive Board of Credit Suisse from January 2010 to October 2015. Prior to that, Ms. Thomas-Graham held a variety of leadership positions at Angelo, Gordon & Co, Liz Claiborne, Inc., CNBC, NBCUniversal and CNBC.com. Ms. Thomas-Graham began her career in 1989 at McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, and became the firm’s first African-American female partner in 1995.
Ms. Thomas-Graham has served on the board of directors of The Clorox Company since September 2005 and has served as its Lead Independent Director since August 2016. She has also served on the board of directors of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited since December 2017 and was appointed to serve on the board of directors of Peloton Interactive, Inc. in April 2018.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
