The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Names New CEO, New President

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is overhauling its leadership, with the appointments of longtime global luxury hospitality leader Alan Leibman as its newest CEO, as well as Tatiana Ferreira as president.  

Leibman, a member of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s board of directors, brings more than three decades of global luxury hospitality experience to the role. The appointment also marks a homecoming for Leibman, who, at age 25, became the youngest general manager in The Ritz-Carlton’s history.

Ferreira, who joined The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection this year as chief sales officer, will continue to oversee sales and commercial activities while also overseeing information technology, marketing, and guest experience. According to the company, bringing these functions together under her leadership will enable The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to accelerate its continued growth and continuously improve the end-to-end guest experience.

“The Ritz-Carlton has built an extraordinary legacy by continually evolving what luxury hospitality can mean, and we are carrying that vision forward at sea,” said Jim Murren, executive chairman of the board of directors of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

“Luxury travelers today are extraordinarily discerning in the choices they make, and earning their loyalty requires us to create experiences that are both deeply personal and unmistakably Ritz-Carlton. Alan brings decades of global hospitality experience and a genuine understanding of our business. Together with Tatiana’s commercial strength and her deep relationships across the luxury travel community, we have the leadership to build on our momentum and help define the next chapter of The Ritz-Carlton legacy.”

“We remain committed to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and the distinctive experience it brings to luxury travelers,” added Anthony Capuano, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International. “The collection is a unique expression of The Ritz-Carlton brand, delivering the exceptional service guests have come to expect in more ways and in more places.” 

Leibman previously served as CEO of Kerzner International, where he oversaw the Atlantis and One&Only portfolios across five continents. He began his hospitality career in 1990 at The Ritz-Carlton in Houston, where he later became general manager. He has also advised hospitality and travel companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and previously served as a senior adviser to Oaktree. He is currently a member of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s board of directors.

Leibman succeeds Ernesto Fara, who led the company during an important period in its growth.

In her new role, Ferreira brings deep experience driving growth through elevated customer experience and operational excellence across her nearly 25 years with some of the world’s most iconic consumer and luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and The Walt Disney Company.