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Jason T. Liberty

President and Chief Executive Officer at ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES
Since January 2022
Age
49 years
Tenure
Joined RCL in 2005 and has progressed through multiple leadership roles, including positions in corporate strategic planning, revenue, and finance, before being promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2022.

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Harri U. Kulovaara
Executive Vice President, Maritime
LHB
Laura Hodges Bethge
President of Celebrity Cruises

About

Jason T. Liberty is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer at Royal Caribbean Group and is 49 years old as of February 2025. He began his career at RCL in 2005 and advanced through several key roles, including Vice President positions in Corporate and Strategic Planning and Revenue, followed by Senior Vice President roles overseeing strategy and finance.

Before joining RCL, he worked as a Senior Manager at KPMG LLP, which provided him with a strong foundation in finance and strategy. His methodical progression through roles at RCL has showcased his expertise and leadership skills.

In addition to his executive responsibilities, he serves on the Board of Directors of WNS Holdings, further highlighting his extensive experience in the financial domain. His career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence and strategic leadership at one of the leading companies in the cruise industry.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
RCL Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2017–2022 Responsible for finance, strategy, shared service operations, legal, and technology matters
RCL Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2013–2017 N/A
RCL Senior Vice President, Strategy and Finance 2012–2013 N/A
RCL Vice President of Corporate and Revenue Planning 2010–2012 N/A
RCL Vice President of Corporate and Strategic Planning 2008–2010 N/A
KPMG LLP Senior Manager Prior to 2005 N/A

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
WNS Holdings Board of Directors Current Listed on the New York Stock Exchange

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary/Fees$1,246,986AnnualBase salary for 2023; set at $1,250,000; reflects a 4.2% increase from 2022.
Stock Awards$11,500,037Granted on February 9, 2023Comprises PSUs (277,536 units; $6,900,008 fair value) and RSUs (61,675 units; $4,600,030 fair value).
All Other Compensation$189,252AnnualIncludes auto lease ($36,329), other perquisites ($24,436), life insurance ($3,872), deferred compensation ($33,000), and benefit payouts ($91,615).

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricDetails
Threshold Payout$0
Target Payout$2,500,000
Maximum Payout$5,000,000
Bonus Target (% of Salary)200%
Performance MetricsCompany-wide performance
Vesting ScheduleNot applicable
Evaluation PeriodAnnual 2023
Actual Results/Payout DetailsNot specified