Hornblower Group, an provider of ferry services and day tours on land and water, has appointed former Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo as chairwoman of the board.
Lutoff-Perlo will be tasked with guiding Hornblower's strategic direction. Her appointment comes two months after Hornblower emerged from bankruptcy and a financial restructuring that put the company under new ownership with private equity firm Strategic Value Partners.
Hornblower Group filed Chapter 11 in February and shut down operations of its overnight river cruise business, American Queen Voyages.
Prior to Hornblower, Lutoff-Perlo was CEO and president of Celebrity Cruises, where she led the line when introducing its innovative Edge-class series of ships. She also built a reputation for cultivating and encouraging a diverse culture, which included promoting women throughout its ranks.
Lutoff-Perlo is currently the president and CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee and recently published an autobiography.
Lutoff-Perlo said she is excited to join Hornblower at a "pivotal time," adding that the company "has an extraordinary legacy of delivering exceptional experiences."
Last month, the company hired Mike Flaskey as its new CEO, parting ways with Kevin Rabbitt.
"We are thrilled to welcome Lisa as our new chairwoman," said Flaskey. "Over the past four decades, she has proven to be an impactful and visionary leader in the cruise industry. I look forward to working closely with Lisa to continue driving our company forward and ensuring we remain at the forefront of delivering world-class guest experiences."