Hilton Grand Vacations names Carnival Cruise Line president to board

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) has appointed Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, to its board of directors, according to a company statement.

Duffy has served as president of Carnival Cruise Line, the flagship brand of Carnival Corporation, since 2015. In that role, she oversees a global operation serving millions of guests each year. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry.

Before joining Carnival Cruise Line, Duffy served as president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association, a trade group representing the global cruise industry. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at Maritz Inc. and McGettigan Partners.

Duffy also currently serves on the board of directors of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.

Len Potter, chairman of Hilton Grand Vacations' board of directors, said: "Christine's extensive experience leading global hospitality businesses and driving commercial and operational excellence will be a valuable addition to our board."

Hilton Grand Vacations, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, develops, markets, and operates vacation ownership resorts and reports more than 720,000 club members.

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