Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Appoints Former United Airlines Executive, Linda P. Jojo, to Its Board of Directors

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:NCLH) has appointed Linda P. Jojo to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective May 7, 2025. Jojo, who most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines, brings over 30 years of leadership experience in IT, cybersecurity, and customer experience. She will serve on the Technology, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee, increasing the board size to nine members, with eight being independent.

Prior to her role at United Airlines, Jojo held senior leadership positions at Rogers Communications, Energy Future Holdings, Flowserve Corporation, and General Electric Company. She currently serves on the boards of Exelon Corporation, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Hero Digital LLC. Jojo holds degrees in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Positive

• Addition of experienced technology and customer experience executive to the board
• Enhancement of board independence with 8 out of 9 members being independent
• Strategic strengthening of technology and digital transformation expertise

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• None.

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MIAMI, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) today announced the appointment of Linda P. Jojo to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) as an independent director, effective May 7, 2025. Ms. Jojo will also serve as a member of the Technology, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee. With Ms. Jojo’s appointment, the size of the Board has increased to nine members and eight of the nine members are independent.

Ms. Jojo brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in IT, cybersecurity, and customer experience to our Board. She most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines Holdings, Inc., where she led customer operations, digital transformation, and service innovation initiatives. Prior to that, she served as Executive Vice President, Technology and Chief Digital Officer, and as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, overseeing major modernization efforts that positioned technology as a key driver of growth at United.

"Ms. Jojo’s appointment is a strategic move to enhance our Board’s expertise in technology and customer solutions at a pivotal time for NCLH," said Harry Sommer, President and CEO at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. "Her extensive leadership experience will be invaluable as we continue to advance our digital innovation and growth strategies across our three award-winning brands."

Earlier in her career, Ms. Jojo held senior leadership roles at Rogers Communications, Energy Future Holdings, Flowserve Corporation, and General Electric Company, where she led enterprise-wide technology and operational initiatives across multiple industries. She currently serves on the boards of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Hero Digital LLC. Ms. Jojo holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 33 ships and approximately 70,050 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 12 additional ships across its three brands through 2036, which will add over 37,500 berths to its fleet. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.

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FAQ

Who is Linda P. Jojo and why did NCLH appoint her to their board?

Linda P. Jojo is a former United Airlines Executive VP and Chief Customer Officer with over 30 years of leadership experience in IT, cybersecurity, and customer experience. NCLH appointed her to enhance their board's expertise in technology and customer solutions.

What positions did Linda P. Jojo hold at United Airlines?

At United Airlines, Jojo served as Executive VP and Chief Customer Officer, Executive VP Technology and Chief Digital Officer, and Executive VP and Chief Information Officer.

How many independent directors does NCLH's board have after Linda Jojo's appointment?

After Linda Jojo's appointment, NCLH's board has 8 independent directors out of 9 total board members.

What committee will Linda Jojo serve on at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings?

Linda Jojo will serve as a member of the Technology, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee.

What other board positions does Linda Jojo currently hold?

Linda Jojo currently serves on the boards of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Hero Digital LLC.