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John W. Chidsey is an American businessman who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.[[1]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/765/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-appoints-john-w-chidsey-as)[[3]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors)[[5]](https://cruising.org/global-executive-committee/john-w-chidsey) He was appointed President and CEO in February 2026 after serving as a director of NCLH, having first joined the board in 2013 and returning again in 2025 following an earlier term through 2022.[[1]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/765/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-appoints-john-w-chidsey-as)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chidsey)[[7]](https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/people-opinions/john-chidsey-replaces-harry-sommer-as-nclh-ceo) Known for leading large, global consumer-facing companies through strategic and operational transformations, he now oversees NCLH’s growth strategy, brand portfolio, and financial performance.[[1]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/765/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-appoints-john-w-chidsey-as)[[3]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors)[[5]](https://cruising.org/global-executive-committee/john-w-chidsey)
Before joining NCLH’s executive leadership, Chidsey served for five years as Chief Executive Officer of Subway Restaurants, where he led a multi‑year effort to reposition the brand, modernize operations, and strengthen its long-term growth trajectory until his departure at the end of 2024.[[1]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/765/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-appoints-john-w-chidsey-as)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chidsey)[[3]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/corporate-governance/board-of-directors) Earlier in his career, he was Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Holdings, Inc., after previously serving as its President and Chief Financial Officer, and he held senior leadership roles at Cendant Corporation, including chairman and CEO of two major divisions.[[1]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/765/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-appoints-john-w-chidsey-as)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chidsey) Chidsey has also served as an independent director on the board of HCA Healthcare.[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chidsey) He holds a B.A. from Davidson College and both an MBA in Finance and Accounting and a J.D. from Emory University, reflecting a combined legal and financial background that underpins his leadership in complex, franchise-driven, and asset-intensive businesses.[[1]](https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/765/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-appoints-john-w-chidsey-as)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chidsey)
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