Princess Cruises President Jan Swartz Honored as 2015 Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif. (November 6, 2015) – Princess
Cruises President Jan Swartz was honored as a 2015 Woman of Distinction at
the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles annual ToGetHerThere luncheon on Nov. 5,
which celebrates female leadership and inspires Emerging Leaders – high school
Girl Scouts who are making a difference in their communities.
Addressing
more than 600 influential women leaders and high school Girl Scouts, Swartz
offered inspiring advice and shared her own story of selling cookies as a young
Brownie in her home state of Texas - her first successful business experience.
“I
consider myself something of a patchwork quilt of everyone I’ve worked
with—I’ve learned from listening to them and…hopefully….others are taking ideas
that I’ve shared and will use it as they grow in their careers,” said Swartz.
“Because the great ideas—the
ones that can truly transform things—don’t just come from one person, or one
group. They come from anywhere and from anyone, so it’s important to value
everyone’s input.”
Swartz
also participated in a mentoring session with the participating Girl Scouts to
offer guidance and answer questions about her career path.
She
added, “no matter what you do, you should always watch closely to see what
works and what doesn't. Don’t be afraid to change your mind when the facts
change. We should always strive to improve.”
The
event is part of a national effort by Girl Scouts to address the confidence
gaps today’s girls face. For more information about the ToGetHerThere campaign
and luncheon, visit girlscoutsla.org.
Swartz,
the first female president of Princess Cruises and Girl Scout alumna heads one
of the best-known brands in the cruise industry, overseeing a worldwide cruise
and tour company featuring a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships that carry more
than 1.7 million guests a year. The third largest cruise line in the industry,
Princess has more than 25,000 employees and operations in more than 60
countries around the globe.
Swartz
was appointed to her current role in November 2013, after more than 15 years
working with the cruise line. Prior to this, she served as executive vice
president overseeing the line’s sales, marketing and customer service
operations, a position she held since 2009. In this role, she directed many of
the line’s key operations including domestic and international sales efforts,
consumer and trade marketing and communications initiatives, market planning
and yield management functions, and customer service activities for both travel
agents and consumers. She has been at the forefront of the industry in
developing innovative educational programs and business-building tools for
travel agents, through whom the majority of the company’s cruises are booked.
Additional
information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel
consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the
company's website at princess.com.
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One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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