Meet the team.

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

Gene is an entrepreneur and startup founder with more than 30 years of experience operating health and wellness businesses, from multi-sport clubs and boutique gyms to resort spas. He leads the Company’s long-term strategy, drawing on his expertise in sports, fitness, and wellness to bring a new dimension to ocean travel.

CO-FOUNDER

Fredy is a veteran international executive who, as CEO of ResidenSea Ltd., developed the pioneering luxury residential ship concept, built The World, and led the sale of its residences to ultra-high-net-worth buyers. He brings extensive cruise industry experience alongside senior leadership roles as President of Hertz International, President International of Burger King, and CEO of Europcar International.

CEO

Lucy is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of expertise in marketing, product development and operations. Previously, she served as CEO of Hotels at Michelin, where she was responsible for global travel services for Tablet Hotels and MICHELIN Guide. Lieberman also spent 10 years with Ogilvy and Mather, most recently serving as Managing Director, where she delivered marketing ROI for brands such as InterContinental Hotels Group, American Express, IKEA and BlackRock.

CFO

Hal helps guide Blue World Voyages’ strategy and financial management, bringing extensive experience as Treasurer of Carnival Cruise Line, CFO of Seabourn Cruise Line, and an executive at ExxonMobil. He is a trusted advisor to CEOs and boards on financial management, mergers and acquisitions, financing, restructuring, and turnarounds.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FINANCE

Frank brings more than four decades of experience in investor relations, financial planning, and banking across the aircraft leasing, insurance, and structured finance sectors. He held senior investor relations roles at Aircastle and XL Capital, following more than 25 years as a senior banker at BC Capital Markets, Barclays Capital, and Citigroup.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Einar brings 25 years of experience financing ship owners and operators, including managing DVB Bank’s $1.1 billion cruise loan portfolio. As Finance Director of Cruise Holdings Ltd., he arranged $250 million in funding to consolidate three cruise lines with eight vessels, and later founded an expedition cruise company.

VP WELLNESS

Diane brings 25 years of experience in spa, wellness, and hospitality, including a key role on the Canyon Ranch development team launching Canyon Ranch Living and Canyon Ranch SpaClub operations on land and at sea. Her expertise spans spa operations, wellness education, and consulting, helping businesses create integrated experiences that support healthy lifestyles.

VP PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Mike is a former Acting Inspector General for USAID and presidential nominee for Inspector General, where he led global audit and investigative operations across multiple U.S. development agencies, managed a $63 million annual budget, and testified before Congress. He brings 25 years of public and private sector leadership to Blue World Voyages, helping shape its corporate mission and strategy with expertise in business development, compliance, accountability, and operations in developing countries.

CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER

Brian is an award-winning creative and marketing strategist whose honors include numerous Cannes Lions and Clios, leading Blue World Voyages’ global brand storytelling and awareness. He helped shape Apple’s early advertising through the Macintosh launch at Chiat/Day and co-founded GoldbergMoserO’Neill, building campaigns for iconic brands including Dell, Cisco, Kia, and EA Sports.

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Rick is an award-winning creative director and strategist who brings together brand strategy, product development, design, and storytelling to create distinctive products and experiences. His work spans industries and clients including Cargill, Audible, The Walt Disney Company, The Venetian Las Vegas, Nestlé, Seagram’s and PepsiCo, and has been recognized by the Adweek Icon Award, Clio Awards, Communication Arts, and the Art Directors Club of New York.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Clarice is a communications and public relations strategist with 30 years of experience in cruise travel, multicultural marketing, and public affairs. She has developed communications, crisis management, and public opinion strategies for global brands and government organizations, including Chevron Latin America, Oracle, Cisco, Citi, Aeromexico, and Mexico Tourism.

ADVISORY BOARD, GROUPS & CHARTERS

Joyce, a 2006 Cruise Industry Hall of Fame inductee, is co-founder and CEO of Landry & Kling, the largest cruise ship charterer in the U.S., established in 1982 as the first company specializing in corporate meetings, incentives, and events at sea. She also founded Mission of Innocents to help displaced children heal through creative expression, inspired by her work supporting more than 800 Ukrainian children aboard refugee accommodation vessels in Scotland.

ADVISORY BOARD

Ibis is Executive Director of the City of Sunny Isles Beach/Greater Miami CVB, leading domestic and international sales and marketing. She brings 25 years of tourism experience, including leadership roles at the GMCVB and Hyatt Regency Miami, and has been recognized as one of South Florida’s 25 Most Prominent & Successful Black Business Women.

ADVISORY BOARD

Roberta is a seasoned cruise industry executive who spent 35 years with Carnival, holding senior leadership roles with annual P&L responsibility exceeding $1 billion and oversight of 30,000 employees. As Senior Vice President for Corporate Special Projects, she led product and brand enhancements, supported the launch of Seabourn Quest, and managed Seabourn’s relocation to Seattle.

ADVISORY BOARD

Kelley is an award-winning golf professional, instructor, and businesswoman with four decades in the industry and 50,000 lessons taught. She has led major golf and youth programs in New York City, operated three golf centers and two courses including Bethpage Black, and joined NBC/Golf Channel as a lead instructor in 2015, appearing regularly on its broadcasts and digital platforms. Kelley is also an author, media contributor, and competitor on the Legends of the LPGA Tour.