# Jason Liberty

> Jason T. Liberty is chairman and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Group. A former KPMG senior manager, he joined the company in 2005, became CFO in 2013 and CEO in January 2022, adding the chairmanship in November 2025. His tenure includes new ocean ships, private destinations, Celebrity’s planned river-cruise entry and a September 2026 agreement for a 50% investment in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. He also serves on Southwest Airlines’ board.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Royal Caribbean Group
- **Organizations:** Royal Caribbean Group, Southwest Airlines, University of Miami, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Cruise Lines International Association (former chair, 2024-2025), WNS (former director, 2020-2025), KPMG (former employer)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, University of Miami Herbert Business School, Master’s degree in finance, Indiana University, MBA, University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
- **Known for:** Led Royal Caribbean Group when it announced achievement of all three Trifecta financial goals in July 2024, 18 months ahead of schedule, on a trailing twelve-month basis., Oversaw a group that delivered a reported 9.4 million vacations in 2025., Led the group during the 2024 introductions of Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas and Silver Ray.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2005** — Senior manager at KPMG LLP.
- **2005** — Joined Royal Caribbean Group as a finance executive.
- **2008-2010** — Vice President of Corporate and Strategic Planning.
- **2010-2012** — Vice President of Corporate and Revenue Planning.
- **2012-2013** — Senior Vice President, Strategy and Finance.
- **2013** — Named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
- **2017** — Became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
- **2020-2025** — Served on the board of WNS, ending October 2025.
- **2021** — Joined Royal Caribbean Group’s board in November.
- **2022** — Became President and Chief Executive Officer in January.
- **2024-2025** — Chaired Cruise Lines International Association; succeeded by Josh Weinstein in January 2026.
- **2025** — Became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in November.
- **2026** — Joined Southwest Airlines’ board on August 10.

## Achievements

- Led Royal Caribbean Group when it announced achievement of all three Trifecta financial goals in July 2024, 18 months ahead of schedule, on a trailing twelve-month basis.
- Oversaw a group that delivered a reported 9.4 million vacations in 2025.
- Led the group during the 2024 introductions of Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas and Silver Ray.
- His earlier responsibilities included the Silversea acquisition and European joint ventures.
- Led Royal Caribbean Group when it announced a September 2026 agreement to acquire 50% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, with closing expected in early 2027.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Royal Caribbean Group announced an agreement for an approximately $3 billion, 50% investment in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Closing was expected in early 2027, subject to approvals and conditions.
- **2026-08** — Joined Southwest Airlines’ board of directors, effective August 10.
- **2026-01** — The group reported 9.4 million vacations delivered in 2025 and announced Discovery Class orders and an expanded Celebrity river fleet plan.
- **2026-01** — Josh Weinstein succeeded Liberty as chair of CLIA’s Global Executive Committee.
- **2025-11** — Became chairman of Royal Caribbean Group while continuing as CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://www.royalcaribbeangroup.com/bio/jason-liberty
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-liberty-040254b3

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Last updated: 2026-10-21