Company Joins IWD’s Global #EachForEqual Campaign to Raise Awareness about Gender Equality
Captain Serena Melani Makes History as the First Woman Captain to Launch a
Brand New Ocean Cruise Ship with the Introduction of Regent Seven Seas Splendor
Company Donates to the International Women’s Forum in Honor of
2020 International Women’s Day
MIAMI, March 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (“Norwegian” or “the Company”) (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today rallies behind the 2020 International Women’s Day #EachForEqual Campaign by celebrating its extraordinary women team members worldwide.
“At Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings we believe in empowering women not just on International Women’s Day, but every day,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “Our dedication to creating and maintaining a diverse and equal workforce is exemplified at all levels in our organization. From our Board of Directors which is comprised of 30% women and 60% members with diverse backgrounds to Captain Serena Melani who led the industry as the first female captain to launch a new ocean cruise ship this year, we are proud and honored to celebrate the achievements of the countless shoreside and shipboard female leaders at Norwegian who are integral to our ongoing success.”
In an industry first, Captain Serena Melani helmed the recently launched Regent Seven Seas SplendorTM, making her the first woman in cruise industry history to captain a new ocean cruise ship at launch. Captain Melani graduated from Nautical College in 1993 and served on oil tankers, gas carriers and cargo and container vessels before joining the cruise industry in 2002. She joined Regent Seven Seas Cruises in 2010 as a Bridge Officer, before working her way up to Navigation Officer, Safety Officer, Staff Captain, and Regent’s first female Master at the helm of Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Explorer, and now Seven Seas Splendor.
Elevate, Norwegian’s South Florida employee resource group comprised of its corporate female executive leaders, supports the personal and professional development of women through quarterly networking and educational programming focused on topics such as resilience and personal branding. Most recently, the group hosted a leadership panel for the broader female team member audience where the leaders shared career advice and inspiring journeys to success.
The Company's support for women also extends to its broader communities. In honor of International Women's Day, a $50,000 commitment has been made to the International Women’s Forum (IWF), an invitation-only, membership organization comprised of more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents. IWF’s mission is to advance women’s leadership and champion equality worldwide. The Company will sponsor IWF’s two global annual conferences as well as nominate a female leader from the Company to participate in the IWF Fellows Program, a leadership development program which aims to accelerate the careers of top-performing women through world-class leadership training and mentoring from executive women leaders.
International Women's Day, March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. Team members at offices worldwide will be celebrating the achievements of the women at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Men and women across the organization will also be wearing purple in support of the 2020 International Women’s Day campaign, #EachForEqual, to help forge a gender equal workplace and world.
To learn more about the exceptional women team members at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the celebrations for International Women’s Day, follow along on Facebook @NCLHCareersCorporate and on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. LinkedIn.
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. With a combined fleet of 28 ships with approximately 59,150 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. The Company will introduce nine additional ships through 2027.
About International Women’s Forum (IWF)
Founded in 1974 and based in Washington, D.C., The International Women’s Forum (IWF) is an invitation-only membership organization of more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents. Members include Fortune 500 executives, government leaders from the local to sovereign level, international nonprofit leaders, and luminaries from the academy, arts and sciences.
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Captain Serena Melani
First Woman Captain to Launch a Brand New Ocean Cruise Ship