01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 24, 2022. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc announced a significant leadership transition via an 8-K filing on June 24, 2022.
Effective August 1, 2022, Josh Weinstein, currently Chief Operations Officer, will be appointed to the Boards of Directors for both entities. Concurrently, Mr. Weinstein will assume the top executive roles of President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Climate Officer, succeeding the current leadership in these capacities. This change signals a strategic shift and the elevation of an internal leader to guide the company's future direction.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Josh Weinstein appointed to the Boards of Directors of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc, effective August 1, 2022.
- Josh Weinstein to become President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Climate Officer of the Companies, effective August 1, 2022.
- The appointment signifies an internal promotion to lead the company, indicating continuity and familiarity with operations.
- Mr. Weinstein will not receive additional compensation for his board service beyond his executive officer pay.
- No disclosed arrangements or understandings with third parties influenced Mr. Weinstein's selection as a director.
- No related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K were reported involving Mr. Weinstein.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Josh Weinstein and what will his new roles be?
Josh Weinstein is currently the Chief Operations Officer of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc. Effective August 1, 2022, he will be appointed to the Boards of Directors of both companies and will assume the roles of President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Climate Officer.
When does this leadership change take effect?
The appointments and new roles for Josh Weinstein become effective on August 1, 2022.
Will Josh Weinstein receive extra compensation for being on the Board of Directors?
No, Mr. Weinstein will not receive any additional compensation for his service on the Boards of Directors beyond his compensation as an executive officer of the Companies.
Are there any conflicts of interest or undisclosed related-party transactions related to this appointment?
The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons for his selection as a director, nor were there any reportable related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K since fiscal 2021.
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