Pamela Conover Takes Helm of Seabourn

After the sad and untimely death of Seabourn Cruise Line's past president Deborah L. Natansohn (who suffered a fatal heart attack on October 22), the line knew it needed to find an extraordinary replacement. Natansohn had a long-term vision for Seabourn and aggressive plans, including the addition of two new ships.

Micky Arison, chairman of Carnival Corporation selected cruise industry veteran Pamela C. Conover to fill Natansohn's shoes as president and CEO of Seabourn. Conover has a history with the brand and was promoted from her post as vice president of shared services at Carnival. She has served as president for three cruise lines: Orient Line, Cunard and Seabourn (from 2001-2004).

A sketch of the newly commissioned Seabourn yachts.

Conover is looking forward to this new challenge. "I am extremely gratified to be offered the helm at Seabourn at this exciting juncture," Conover noted. "Seabourn's two new, state-of-the-art ships will represent the next evolution of the ultra luxury segment, and except for the tragic circumstances I couldn't be happier about returning."

Photos courtesy of Seabourn Cruise Line