FOUR SEASONS YACHTS APPOINTS BEN TRODD AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

Four Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., Joint Owner and Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, announce the appointment of Ben Trodd as Chief Executive Officer of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., effective July 1, 2025. A trusted leader with extensive global experience in luxury hospitality, Trodd brings a combination of strategic acumen, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of the Four Seasons brand. 

The appointment marks a defining moment for Four Seasons Yachts as it prepares for its 2026 debut. Having spent more than 25 years at Four Seasons, Trodd brings operational and commercial expertise shaped by a career that has spanned regional and global oversight. A seasoned hotelier with a keen understanding of luxury, he has cultivated longstanding relationships across both sales and operations – equipping him to bridge these functions in service of a truly integrated guest experience.  

“The launch of Four Seasons Yachts represents a significant milestone in our company history as we continue to expand our experiential luxury ecosystem across our hotels, resorts, residences, Private Jet Experience, and now with Four Seasons Yachts,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons. “Ben brings a rare combination of brand and luxury insight, operational rigour and leadership vision. He is the ideal steward for this exciting venture, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the world of Four Seasons.”   

“This is a pivotal moment for Four Seasons Yachts as we prepare to launch our first ship next year, and introduce an entirely new experience to the market,” says Nadim Ashi, Founder and Co-Owner, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. “It is the ideal time to welcome a visionary, respected leader like Ben to take on the helm of Four Seasons Yachts. He understands what it takes to create a true Four Seasons experience, and I look forward to watching him do exactly that as we take to the seas.” 

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