WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
“When you think about navigating success you go to the master of the industry and there is no one quite like Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. Her strength is taking leadership well beyond the norm with a unique combination of wit, vulnerability and compassion. She set a course for success from the moment she took command and continues to make waves by
“When you think about navigating success you go to the master of the industry and there is no one quite like Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. Her strength is taking leadership well beyond the norm with a unique combination of wit, vulnerability and compassion. She set a course for success from the moment she took command and continues to make waves by paying it forward with grace, empathy, determination and a passion for people.”
Captain Kate McCue, Celebrity Cruises
“What glass ceiling? Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has disrupted an international industry with her vision and ability to break down barriers in pursuit of inclusion and humanity. The way she moves through the world with this singular focus is inspirational and precisely the example of the leadership necessary in any business. Frankly, I’m in awe of
“What glass ceiling? Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has disrupted an international industry with her vision and ability to break down barriers in pursuit of inclusion and humanity. The way she moves through the world with this singular focus is inspirational and precisely the example of the leadership necessary in any business. Frankly, I’m in awe of her.”
Nate Berkus, American interior designer and TV personality
“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is exactly the person you want to follow. I personally witnessed Lisa during my time on board one of her ships and I could see she had her ‘HEART’ invested with her employees from the cleaners to the bridge team. Lisa worked her way up to become CEO and it’s clear she was called to lead because of her actions, her heart
“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is exactly the person you want to follow. I personally witnessed Lisa during my time on board one of her ships and I could see she had her ‘HEART’ invested with her employees from the cleaners to the bridge team. Lisa worked her way up to become CEO and it’s clear she was called to lead because of her actions, her heart, and her vision. I will now use her leadership tips on board the vessels I run. Thank you, Lisa, for parting the seas for women at the helm.”
Captain Sandy Yawn, world-renowned Captain, author, international speaker and businesswoman
“I've always believed human connection is a key responsibility of leaders, especially in an era where too often our attention is monopolized and monetized through fear and divisiveness. Lisa has exercised the kind of open-hearted leadership that not only positively affected all those whose lives have been enriched by her, but that serve
“I've always believed human connection is a key responsibility of leaders, especially in an era where too often our attention is monopolized and monetized through fear and divisiveness. Lisa has exercised the kind of open-hearted leadership that not only positively affected all those whose lives have been enriched by her, but that serves as a model for future leaders. As Dr. Bréne Brown says, Lisa dared to lead, and we're all the more grateful she did.”
Matthew D. Upchurch, CTC, CEO, Virtuoso
“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is not only inspirational but aspirational both as a person and a leader. From her humble beginnings growing up playing in the seas of Boston to navigating previously uncharted waters in so many ways, Lisa is the example of hard work, determination, family-first mentality, and vision coming to fruition. CEO's change t
“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is not only inspirational but aspirational both as a person and a leader. From her humble beginnings growing up playing in the seas of Boston to navigating previously uncharted waters in so many ways, Lisa is the example of hard work, determination, family-first mentality, and vision coming to fruition. CEO's change their organizations, often in reaction to daily events. As CEO of Celebrity, Lisa not only changed today, but tomorrow, and beyond.”
Dr. Jacqueline A. Travisano, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Wake Forest University
"Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a trailblazer who has made extraordinary waves for women, myself included. She has shown us that transforming an industry and centering diversity, equity, and inclusion is not only possible, but can be done with grace."
Reshma Saujani
Founder and CEO, Moms First
Founder, Girls Who Code
Dick Miller
"Lisa has extraordinary vision to see what others don’t. And what makes that gift even more magical is how she understands the power and the importance of culture to lead and inspire an entire organization toward achieving what many can’t even dream."
Susan Bonner, Chief Commercial Officer, OneSpaWorld
"With humor, self-awareness, authenticity and amazing storytelling, Lisa charts a path for all of us to become the leaders we are capable of becoming."
Cindy Solomon, CEO, The Courageous Leadership Institute
“The trajectory of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo’s career represents an uncommonly rapid ascension – marked by industry revolution and transformational success. Her consistency in exceeding performance measures, while maintaining winning cultures, is attributable to her steadfast commitment to, and investment in, best-in-class strategic planning, cro
“The trajectory of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo’s career represents an uncommonly rapid ascension – marked by industry revolution and transformational success. Her consistency in exceeding performance measures, while maintaining winning cultures, is attributable to her steadfast commitment to, and investment in, best-in-class strategic planning, cross-functional professional development, and authentic leadership."
Dr. Jason Wingard
Former President, Temple University
Executive Chairman, The Education Board, Inc.
Author of the award-winning “The College Devaluation Crisis”
"When I first met Lisa, I remember walking away feeling energized and excited. But, it wasn’t just the design and the challenge, it was having a feeling in my stomach that this was a woman who would take risks, break the mold and transform an industry. Lisa has the ability to allow you to use your creativity without boundaries and take r
"When I first met Lisa, I remember walking away feeling energized and excited. But, it wasn’t just the design and the challenge, it was having a feeling in my stomach that this was a woman who would take risks, break the mold and transform an industry. Lisa has the ability to allow you to use your creativity without boundaries and take risks and that is rare today.”
Kelly Hoppen, CBE, award-winning international designer
“Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has legendary status in the travel industry for forging a path for women into senior roles in a traditionally male-dominated industry. A trailblazing, determined and visionary leader, Lutoff-Perlo’s story will inspire and empower other women to follow their dreams, never losing their authenticity or compassion for others..”
Lucy Huxley, Editor-in-chief, Travel Weekly UK