FORT LAUDERDALE – November 10, 2026 -- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Alan Leibman, former CEO of Kerzner International, as chief executive officer and promoted Tatiana Ferreira to president, consolidating sales, IT, marketing and guest experience under a single executive for its three-yacht fleet.
Ferreira takes on four functions in expanded role
Ferreira, previously chief sales officer, will continue to oversee sales and commercial activities. She now also oversees information technology, marketing and guest experience. The company says combining these functions will speed growth and improve the end-to-end guest experience.
Her background spans nearly 25 years at Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and The Walt Disney Company.
Leibman returns to the brand after running Atlantis and One&Only
Leibman has more than three decades of global luxury hospitality experience and already sits on the collection's board of directors. At Kerzner International he oversaw the Atlantis and One&Only portfolios across five continents. He has also advised hospitality and travel companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and served as a senior adviser to Oaktree.
He began his hospitality career in 1990 at The Ritz-Carlton in Houston, where he later became general manager. At 25, he became the youngest general manager in the brand's history. Leibman said that "returning to the brand is especially meaningful."
Board and Marriott back the collection's growth strategy
Executive chairman Jim Murren said luxury travelers are increasingly discerning and that earning their loyalty requires personal experiences that are unmistakably Ritz-Carlton. He cited Ferreira's commercial strength and her relationships across the luxury travel community.
Marriott International president and CEO Anthony Capuano said the company remains committed to the collection. He described it as a distinct expression of The Ritz-Carlton brand.
Three yachts carry the commercial load
The fleet comprises three vessels:
- Evrima launched in October 2022. It measures 624 feet, with 149 suites for up to 298 guests.
- Ilma debuted in September 2024. It spans 790 feet, with 224 accommodations for up to 448 guests.
- Luminara set sail in July 2025.
Itineraries cover the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Alaska and French Polynesia. The company also cites partnerships and collaborations that extend beyond traditional travel as part of its push to deepen ties with luxury audiences.
Leibman succeeds Ernesto Fara, who led the company during what the board called an important period in its growth.