From Madison Avenue To The Heat Of Miami
Since beginning his cruise industry career as Royal Caribbean's first ever marketing director — Roderick K. (Rod) McLeod has been an instrumental force in the cruise industry. He now heads up what is arguably the world’s most watched cruise ship newbuild program. Having a discussion with Rod McLeod is like talking to an old friend that you haven't been in touch with for awhile. Even though you may have not spoken for months — or even years — you always manage to find enough to talk about. That was the case when McLeod recently spoke with MR/EN regarding his current endeavors as president and COO of AMCV, as well as his past experiences — both professionally and personally.
Of Boats and (Basket) Balls
The “Great Basket” called at Naples. On the occasion of the SeatradeMed convention dedicated to the cruise & ferry industry, Micky Arison, Chairman & CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, the leading cruise group in the world that include also the Italian brand Costa Crociere, met the local authorities and representatives of the economic world. Arison, who is also Managing General Partner of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Miami Heat, the winner of the 2006 NBA Championship, could share his passion for basketball with Mario Maione, Chairman of Gruppo Industriale Maione and of the SS Basket Napoli, the winner of the latest edition of the Coppa Italia (Basketball Italy Cup).
