Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB) (“Amerant” or the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank, announced the appointment of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and Odilon Almeida Júnior to its Board of Directors.
“I am pleased to welcome Lisa and Odilon to our Board of Directors. Both are well-respected, locally based leaders with strong community ties and significant C-suite and public company board experience,” said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bancorp. “The expertise, connections, and strategic vision of these two exceptional individuals will play a key role in guiding Amerant towards continued growth and success.”
“When other people want you to be successful, the likelihood of that happening is much greater,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlow, co-author, with Sarah McArthur, of Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart, and Courage. In a recent conversation, she described becoming the president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises and vice chairman of external affairs for Royal Caribbean Group—and how she accelerated her career by instinctively building relationships with her team, colleagues and bosses. “People underestimate the value and the return you get for that investment,” she said.
Leadership speaker and storytelling expert Don Yaeger sits down with longtime CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, to discuss the importance of self-advocacy in corporate culture. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo’s ascent from an entry-level sales position to leading a multi-billion-dollar global company is a testament to her relentless drive and determination.
When it comes to cruising, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo's story is one of sheer resilience and determination. As the Vice Chairman of External Affairs for Royal Caribbean Group and former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lutoff-Perlo's journey to the top of corporate leadership is not just a tale of individual triumph but a testament to the power of visionary leadership and unrelenting advocacy for gender equity in the maritime industry.
In her new book, ‘Making Waves: A Woman’s Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage,’ Lisa Lutoff-Perlo shares the story.
My career had so many firsts. So many things I look back on and am so proud of. Brand transformation, financial performance transformation, and gender equality transformation. We don’t get many opportunities in our lives to make meaningful change.
Have you ever felt like you were ready for a promotion but passed over? Overly qualified for a job, but rejected? Thought you were next in line for your boss’s role, but told by another leader that you weren’t ready? If so, then you’re far from alone.
Leaders get back what they give. It's the boomerang approach to leadership.
Former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, unpacks the leadership strategy behind her success.
Navigating the ongoing shutdown has required a new kind of leadership.
Since Lisa Lutoff-Perlo became Celebrity Cruise’s first female CEO she has made it a priority to increase the ranks of female leaders on the bridges of its ships. As she likes to say: “We need to care less about fitting into the glass slipper and more about shattering the glass ceiling.” Such change doesn’t just happen. It requires serious planning to create a pipeline of qualified candidates and create a company culture that welcomes such diversity.
In a new interview series, we talk to the nine extraordinary women who make up our Women Who Travel advisory board. This week we catch up with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises.
When Lisa Lutoff-Perlo took the helm of Miami-based Celebrity Cruises as president and CEO in 2014, no amount of forecasting could have ...
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a leading figure in the cruise industry, having shattered glass ceilings throughout her career. She began at Celebrity Cruises and steadily climbed the corporate ladder, holding positions in sales, marketing, and operations. In 2012, she became the first woman to oversee both hotel and marine operations for Royal Caribbean International, another brand in the Royal Caribbean Group.
Join Andy Cagnetta in this exclusive podcast episode as he sits down with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises and author of "Making Waves." In this inspiring conversation, Lisa shares her incredible journey from rising through the ranks in the cruise industry to breaking barriers as a female CEO. Discover behind-the-scenes stories from Celebrity Cruises, the future of the travel industry, and what it takes to lead with purpose and innovation in a global business. Lisa also dives deep into the lessons she’s learned and how her new book, Making Waves, is shaping the next generation of leaders.
Former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, discusses her book Making Waves: A Woman's Rise To The Top Using Smarts, Heart, And Courage, an unforgettable voyage through the challenges and rewards of leadership, revealing how anyone can unearth the boundless potential residing within us.
Lisa reveals powerful leadership lessons learned over her 40-year career - from starting as a door-to-door sales rep to becoming a trailblazing executive. She discusses building high-performing teams, turning setbacks into motivation, and her mission to create opportunities for women in leadership. Whether you're an aspiring leader or seasoned executive, Lisa's insights on resilience, authenticity and embracing new challenges will inspire you to dream bigger and believe in yourself.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is the former CEO and President of Celebrity Cruises. How do you lead a travel-based company when the entire world stops traveling? Lisa breaks down crisis and management into three phases to navigate your team around it. You know what could be a crisis? Not listening to this episode.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Vice Chairman of External Affairs at Royal Caribbean and former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, discusses her book Making Waves: A Woman’s Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is Vice Chairman, Royal Caribbean Group. At nearly 40 years in the business she became the first female President of a cruise line. Making Waves tells her story of her journey and we share the inspiration with you today.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Vice Chairman of Royal Caribbean Group talks about her career to becoming CEO of Celebrity Cruises managing 20,000 people, her leadership philosophy, and her new book “Making Waves”.
In this episode of Selling with Love, Jason Marc Campbell interviews Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the former president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises and the current VP of external affairs at Royal Caribbean Group. Lisa shares her amazing story of how she started as a salesperson and became the first female CEO of a cruise line, leading a massive and complex organization through challenging times.
Ep. 169: She was the first woman to lead the multi-billion-dollar global company and shares her success didn't come easily. Today we discuss the lessons in her new book, Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage.
If you’re a leader, you’re going to face big obstacles, skepticism, and rejection. How can you tap into the power of persistence to overcome that stuff – and even leverage it to drive success?
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Lisa Lutoff-Perlo was the CEO of Celebrity Cruises and the first female CEO of a major cruise line, where she led a multibillion-dollar business and more than 20,000 people. Lisa joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lisa and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, crisis management, customer centricity, culture, gender equity in the workplace, and much more.
In this inspiring episode, host Debra Kasowski sits down with a true trailblazer, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, who shattered the glass ceiling in a traditionally male-dominated industry. As the leader who navigated the cruise industry through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lutoff-Perlo shares her incredible journey of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to her values.
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In this inspiring episode, host Debra Kasowski sits down with a true trailblazer, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, who shattered the glass ceiling in a traditionally male-dominated industry. As the leader who navigated the cruise industry through the turbulent waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lutoff-Perlo shares her incredible journey of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to her values.
In this episode, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, and Captain Kate McCue, Captain of Celebrity Edge, share their inspiring stories of how they achieved success in the maritime industry. They discuss the importance of hard work, loyalty, courage, and determination in pursuing one's goals. They also emphasize the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the qualities of a good leader, such as compassion, empathy, and vulnerability. The episode ends with a heartwarming moment as Captain Kate expresses her gratitude for a gift she received from Lisa and the rest of the Celebrity Cruises team.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: Traveling Straight to the Top
Encore edition: As president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has redefined the career path for women in the travel industry. She discusses her success and the importance of encouraging young women to set a course for the top.
Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal of Honor - The prestigious Eleanor Roosevelt Medal ceremoniously honored individuals who embraced Eleanor Roosevelt’s call to build a better world through humanitarian efforts in education, advocacy, social justice, and civil and human rights.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ultimate CEO Award
Top 25 Most Influential Women Award
Business of Pride Award
Leader of the Year Orbit Award
Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters
H. Wayne Huizenga’s College of Business & Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
International Hall of Fame
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Award of Excellence
Most Purposeful CEO
Leadership in Diversity Award
Orbit Innovative Leader of the Year
Tribute to the Coast Guard Seventh District Honoree
Leadership and Commitment to Diversity Honoree
50 Most Influential Leaders in Hospitality, Global
20 Influential Women in the Travel Industry
Women Leaders of South Florida Award
Leader of the Year Award
United Way Woman of Inspiration
Excellence in Tourism Award
Business of Year
Thelma Gibson Award
International Golden Compass Award
Junior Achievement Hall of Fame
Trailblazer Award
Travel Vanguard Award
Philanthropic Investment in Community Award
Sapphire Award for Business
Moves Power Women Award
Honoree “Take A Walk in Her Shoes”
Positive Disruptor Leadership Award
Mosaic Award for Lifetime Achievement
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