River cruise line AmaWaterways has announced current CEO and co-founder Rudi Schreiner will transition to Chairman of the Board, while President Catherine Powell will take over as CEO from 1 Jul.
Meanwhile, co-founder Kristin Karst will continue in her role as Chief Brand Ambassador, which she began in February this year.
Powell became President at the river cruise line early this year, after serving as Airbnb Global Head of Hosting for four years. Prior to that, she spent 15 years with The Walt Disney Company as an exec in the company’s parks division.
“We are so excited about what we have been building – internationally with new markets, new passengers and, frankly a whole new generation of river cruisers,” said said Schreiner.
“I am delighted that we are investing in the kind of leadership Catherine brings to the company. It’s a real inflection point, and I couldn’t be prouder.”
