Long-time Hotelier Ben Trodd Named CEO for Four Seasons Yachts

Four Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. have named Ben Trodd as Chief Executive Officer of Four Seasons Yachts. The appointment marks a defining moment for the company as it prepares for its 2026 debut. 

Described as a seasoned hotelier with a keen understanding of luxury, Trodd has spent more than 25 years at Four Seasons. 

“The launch of Four Seasons Yachts represents a significant milestone in our company history as we continue to expand our experiential luxury ecosystem across our hotels, resorts, residences, Private Jet Experience, and now with Four Seasons Yachts,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons. 

“Ben brings a rare combination of brand and luxury insight, operational rigour and leadership vision. He is the ideal steward for this exciting venture, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the world of Four Seasons.”  

Trodd most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of AMAN. Prior to that, his decades-long tenure at Four Seasons included senior roles as General Manager, Regional Vice President, and most recently, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. 

In this new role, Trodd will be based in Miami and will oversee the technical operations, planning and deployment, and sales and marketing efforts for Four Seasons Yachts. His role also oversees crew operations and collaboration with construction and design partners Fincantieri and Tillberg Design of Sweden. 

Launching next year, Four Seasons I, the first in the Four Seasons Yachts collection, will bring the luxury brand’s legendary service and experiences to the seas. With an exclusive 95 residential-style suites, guests will enjoy a 1:1 guest to staff ratio, 11 culinary outlets, a state-of-the-art transverse marina to be activated on dedicated Marina Days, spa and wellness offerings, and more.  

“Four Seasons is a brand I know well, with a vision that I believe in deeply,” says Trodd. “To bring the service excellence and genuine hospitality that Four Seasons has perfected on land, to the water, is an exceptional opportunity and a great honour. Our guests will know from the moment they step on board that they are in the hands of a team that understand service at the highest levels, and what it takes to create unbelievable travel moments.”