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Jason T. Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean

Who is the CEO of Royal Caribbean in 2026?

Jason T. Liberty is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Royal Caribbean. Jason has held the CEO seat since January 2022.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
4 years
CEO since January 2022
Years at company
21 years
Joined Royal Caribbean Group September 2005
Career span
29 years
First recorded role September 1997
Summary
  • Jason T. Liberty rose through Royal Caribbean: Vice President Audit & Advisory Services from September 2005, then EVP & Chief Financial Officer from May 2013, before taking the CEO seat in January 2022.
  • Jason T. Liberty was Non Executive Director at WNS from February 2020 to October 2025.
  • Jason T. Liberty sat on the board of KPMG from September 1997 to September 2005.

Current company

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is a cruise holding company.

cruise lineHeadquartered in MiamiFounded 1997NYSE: RCL

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Jason T. Liberty joined Royal Caribbean Group in September 2005 and has been CEO since January 2022.

Career

  1. Royal Caribbean Group2005 to present
    • Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerNovember 2025 to present
    • President and Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2022 to present
    • EVP & Chief Financial OfficerMay 2013 to January 2022
    • SVP Finance & StrategySeptember 2012 to May 2013
    • Vice President - Corporate Strategy, Revenue & PlanningSeptember 2008 to September 2012
    • Vice President Audit & Advisory ServicesSeptember 2005 to September 2008
  2. WNS2020 to 2025
    • Non Executive Director
  3. KPMG1997 to 2005
    • Director - Advisory Services

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Master of Business Administration - MBAIndiana University - Kelley School of BusinessIndiana University - Kelley School of Business, Masters, FinanceUniversity of Miami, AccountingSource

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Leadership team at Royal Caribbean

Jason T. Liberty leads a leadership team of 6 published executives. The most recent appointment is Laura Hodges Bethge as President, Celebrity Cruises, in seat since May 2023.

Most senior 5 of 6

NameTitleIn seat since
Jason T. LibertyChairman and Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 2022
Michael W. BayleyPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Royal CaribbeanDecember 2014
Naftali HoltzChief Financial OfficerJanuary 2022
R. Alexander LakeChief Legal Officer and SecretaryJune 2021
Laura Hodges BethgePresident, Celebrity CruisesMay 2023

Sources: Royal Caribbean 2025 Form 10-K

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Royal Caribbean?

Jason T. Liberty is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Royal Caribbean. Jason has held the CEO seat since January 2022.

When did Jason T. Liberty become CEO of Royal Caribbean?

Jason T. Liberty has been CEO of Royal Caribbean since January 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Jason T. Liberty been CEO of Royal Caribbean?

Jason T. Liberty has been CEO of Royal Caribbean for 4 years, since January 2022.

Who else leads Royal Caribbean?

Michael W. Bayley (President and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean), Naftali Holtz (Chief Financial Officer), R. Alexander Lake (Chief Legal Officer and Secretary), Laura Hodges Bethge (President, Celebrity Cruises), and 1 more. Source: Royal Caribbean 2025 Form 10-K.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Royal Caribbean. Last verified: September 24, 2026.