Lindblad's Founder to Become CEO Again
Key Points
- Sven-Olof Lindblad will return as CEO of Lindblad Expeditions on June 30, replacing Dolf Berle.
- Dolf Berle helped Lindblad Expeditions resume operations and expand its fleet and services.
- Lindblad Expeditions acquired luxury tour company Classic Journeys during Berle's leadership.
Summary
Sven-Olof Lindblad, founder of Lindblad Expeditions, will return as CEO on June 30, replacing Dolf Berle, who is leaving for another opportunity. During Berle's tenure, the company resumed its ship and tour operations, expanded its fleet with three new ships, and acquired Classic Journeys, a luxury tour company. Lindblad, who founded the company in 1979, had previously served as CEO until 2021 and will continue as co-chair of the board of directors.
Lindblad Expeditions founder and Co-chair of Board of Directors Sven-Olof Lindblad will become CEO, effective June 30, the cruise company announced Wednesday. He will be replacing Dolf Berle, the current CEO, who is pursuing a non-competitive opportunity in Dallas.
Lindblad founded the company in 1979 and served as CEO until 2021. He then became a co-chair of the company's board of directors. He will continue to hold that position.
Berle oversaw the company's ships and tour operations return to service. Lindblad also welcomed three new ships to its fleet and acquired luxury tour company Classic Journeys under his leadship.
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