Who is the new CFO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.?

Mr. Brian J. Rice has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., effective November 17, 2006.

What happened to the previous CFO, Luis E. Leon?

Mr. Luis E. Leon has retired from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will continue to assist the Company in a transitional capacity until the end of 2006.

Where can I find more information about the new CFO, Brian J. Rice?

Information regarding Mr. Rice's experience, employment agreement, and other relevant details can be found in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and its Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 24, 2006.

RCL 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

This 8-K filing from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) reports a significant executive leadership change. Effective November 17, 2006, Mr. Brian J. Rice has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Mr. Luis E. Leon. Mr. Leon's retirement was previously announced, and he will provide transitional assistance to the Company through the end of 2006. This change in CFO is a key development for investors to monitor as it impacts financial oversight and strategic decision-making.

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1Brian J. Rice appointed as new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
2Mr. Rice succeeds Luis E. Leon, who has retired from the Company.
3Mr. Leon will assist with the transition process until the end of 2006.
4This appointment is effective as of November 17, 2006.
5Investors can refer to the Company's 2005 10-K and April 24, 2006 proxy statement for details on Mr. Rice's background and compensation.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 17, 2006)

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