Norwegian Cruise Line Names Lee Applbaum as Chief Marketing Officer

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Applbaum Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience Building Iconic Global Brands, Leading High-Performing Teams and Driving Strong Culture NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE NAMES LEE D. APPLBAUM AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER MIAMI, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line®, the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today the appointment of Lee D. Applbaum as Chief Marketing Officer beginning July 6, 2026. With more than 25 years of experience building and transforming some of the world's most recognized consumer brands, Applbaum will lead the company's global marketing organization, driving brand strategy, guest engagement and demand generation while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture across the team. Applbaum brings extensive global marketing experience across premium consumer brands. He served as global chief marketing officer at Patrón Spirits International and later Bacardi, leading the Tequila Patrón portfolio before expanding his scope to include Grey Goose. In these roles, he oversaw integrated marketing and innovation efforts across more than 150 countries, preparing him to later cofound a privately held venture focused on the development of disruptive and scalable spirits brands. Applbaum also served as a board advisor and later chief marketing officer at Wheels Up, the on-demand private aviation provider, where he played a key role in the company's 2021 public listing. He has also held various marketing leadership roles across a number of iconic retail and consumer packaged goods brands over his career. Known for combining bold creativity with analytical rigor, Applbaum has a strong track record of driving culturally resonant brands, leading high-performing teams, building integrated global campaigns and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. "Lee is a visionary marketing leader with a proven track record of building brands that resonate with consumers and drive meaningful growth," said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Equally important, he is known for building strong, high-performance cultures that empower teams to do their best work. His ability to blend creativity with data-driven insight will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our brand, generate high yielding demand and inspire even more guests to experience everything Norwegian Cruise Line has to offer." "I am honored to join Norwegi...

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