David Noyes joins Celestyal Cruises as non-executive chairman

He will provide leadership to the board along with guidance and support to Celestyal Cruises’ executive team, led by CEO Chris Theophilides.

Follows Searchlight investment

This follows a major investment by Searchlight Capital Partners, announced in November.

Noyes brings more than 35 years of travel industry experience. He was CEO at Carnival UK from 2014 to 2017, and before that, EVP operations for P&O Cruises and Cunard starting 2011.

Board experience

He also has wide-ranging board experience as he currently serves as non-executive chairman of Grays of Cambridge (International) and as a non-executive director at Network Rail and London Luton Airport Operations Ltd. He also sits on the corporate advisory board for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Noyes said he looks forward to working closely Theophilides, adding: 'With the backing of Searchlight Capital, this is an exciting time to be joining the Celestyal team, as we look to build upon the brand’s position as the leading cruise operator in the Eastern Mediterranean ...'