The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Alan Leibman chief executive officer and promoted Tatiana Ferreira to president. The company announced the appointments on November 9, separating the two leadership roles previously held by Ernesto Fara.
Leibman already sits on the company’s board and brings more than three decades of luxury hospitality experience. He previously served as CEO of Kerzner International, overseeing its resort portfolios across five continents. His career began at The Ritz-Carlton in Houston in 1990.
Ferreira moves up from chief sales officer. She will retain responsibility for sales and commercial activities while adding information technology, marketing and guest experience. Her nearly 25 years in luxury and consumer businesses will now inform a broader remit across the customer journey.
The reshuffle follows Fara’s appointment as CEO in November 2025, when he added the position to his existing presidency. The board thanked him for his contribution. Jim Murren remains executive chairman and described the new team as supporting the brand’s next phase.
The company operates three yachts: Evrima, Ilma and Luminara. We previously covered its second-quarter results as the larger fleet expanded revenue. The new appointments place commercial operations and guest-facing functions under Ferreira while Leibman takes charge of the business as CEO.
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