Myrmell, currently president of P&O Cruises Australia and president of Carnival Australia, starts his new job on October 18, based in Southampton. He replaces Simon Palethorpe, who leaves after six years at the end of November “for a new opportunity”.
Myrmell will report to Josh Weinstein, chief operations officer for Carnival Corporation, who also has responsibility for Carnival UK. Myrmell will also be interim president of Cunard. He has spent more than 20 years with Carnival in posts across the Princess Cruises, Cunard, Seabourn and P&O Australia brands.