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    Jason T. Liberty

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
    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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    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