• Read more about Julie Green

As Deputy Director General in Europe, Julie Green represents the cruise industry in Europe as a vital and responsible part of the travel and tourism sector. With a focus on active public engagement with key stakeholders, her responsibilities encompass government affairs, public affairs, and public relations in the execution of CLIA’s work program and priorities in the region on behalf of CLIA’s members.

Julie joined CLIA in January 2020 as Vice President of Strategic Communications in Europe. She is an expert communicator with a strong background and combined experience in corporate public relations and public policy. Prior to joining CLIA, Julie headed up global communications for the infrastructure business at the engineering firm Bechtel, where she helped to transform the company’s approach to reputation management. During her time at Bechtel, she introduced and ran strategic communications and thought leadership programs across multiple markets, including central and eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

• Read more about Marco Ferraz

Marco Ferraz serves as Executive President of CLIA Abremar Brasil. Marco started working with tourism in the 1980s, at Monark Tourism. Before assuming the presidency of CLIA Abremar Brasil, he acted as president of Braztoa (Brazilian Association of Tour Operators) for four years. Under his leadership, Braztoa began a partnership with World Travel Market Latin America, Abav Expo, and started a close relationship with UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) and WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) to include Brazil as a priority destination as well as a source for international travelers.

• Read more about Jon Murrie

Jon leads CLIA’s communications efforts across Australia and New Zealand, elevating the industry’s advocacy priorities through media and public relations, stakeholder engagement and trade initiatives. As a former journalist and editor with a background in daily newspapers and the travel trade press, he combines expert skills in media and communications with a close understanding of the cruise and travel sectors.

Prior to joining CLIA’s Sydney-based team in 2019, Jon had a long-standing role as a senior public relations consultant, serving a client-base in cruise, aviation, tourism, hospitality and business events.

• Read more about Joel Katz

Joel Katz has 25 years of international experience in the cruise and hotel industries. In his role as Managing Director of CLIA Australasia, Joel heads the Sydney-based team responsible for the promotion and development of the cruise industry in the region through trade relations, industry training, and advocacy activities on behalf of the cruise line members.

Prior to joining CLIA in January 2016, Joel was executive vice president of Grand Circle Cruise Line in the United Kingdom from 2014 to 2016. Prior to his leadership role with Grand Circle, he spent 10 years with Orion Expeditions (acquired by Lindblad Expeditions in 2013) where he was chief operating officer. Joel earned his Bachelor’s of Business Science from the University of Cape Town and his post graduate diploma in Hotel & Catering Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University.

• Read more about Loan Nguyen

As the Global Controller at CLIA, Nguyen oversees the financial functions of CLIA across North America, Europe, Australasia and Brazil. In her role, she works to ensure the integrity and accuracy of all accounting operations and financial reporting, as well as compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. Prior to joining CLIA, Nguyen held various positions providing expertise in risk assessment, financial analysis, systems implementation, and day-to-day accounting operations. With over 20 years of accounting experience, Nguyen has built her career in public accounting supporting non-profit and for-profit clients performing financial audits, outsourced accounting and tax preparation.

• Read more about Rear Admiral Frederick J. Kenney (U.S. Coast Guard, Ret.)

Rear Admiral Kenney serves as Special Envoy for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) on the Maritime Policy Team (MPT). In this role, he advises the CEO and the MPT on diplomatic and regulatory matters arising from CLIA’s interactions with the United Nations and other treaty and regulatory bodies, in particular the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Prior to his work with CLIA, he was the Director of Legal and External Affairs at the IMO, London. During his tenure at the IMO, he was responsible for advising the Secretary-General on all legal issues associated with the functioning of the Organization, with special emphasis on matters of treaty law and the law of the sea; providing legal counsel to the Secretariat staff in their support of the IMO’s committees and subcommittees, as Secretary for the Organization’s Legal Committee, and overseeing the Organization’s role as depositary for the 53 multilateral conventions adopted under the aegis of the IMO. He also oversaw the operation of the IMO’s Public Information Service, its Maritime Knowledge Centre and External Relations Office.

In July 2022, Rear Admiral Kenney was seconded to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs where he served as the initial UN Coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative. In this role, he was responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the safe delivery of grain and other foodstuffs from Odessa-area Ukrainian ports.

Prior to joining the IMO, he served as Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), attaining the rank of Rear Admiral. He was commissioned by the USCG in 1981 after graduating from Officer Candidate School. During his 33-year career with the USCG, he spent nearly five years at sea, including serving on a polar icebreaker as a deck watch officer and conducting law enforcement and security operations.

His legal assignments over the span of 22 years included leadership, as Judge Advocate General, of nearly 300 attorneys and 100 legal support personnel, responsible for the delivery of all legal services to the USCG around the globe; executive assistant and Chief of the Coast Guard's Office of Legal Policy and Program Development; Staff Judge Advocate, First Coast Guard District, Boston, Mass.; Coast Guard Liaison Officer to the Office of Oceans Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Chief of the Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Law Branch and subsequently head of the Office of Maritime and International Law, Washington, DC, where he was the head of the United States’ delegation to the IMO’s Legal Committee. Notably, he was a Member of the U.S. delegation to 12 different IMO committees and subcommittees.

Rear Admiral Kenney has extensive experience as a prosecutor, defense counsel and appellate counsel in criminal cases. From 1999 to 2011, he served on several legal capacity-building missions in developing countries on behalf of the United States, and from 2009 to 2010, he served as an appellate judge on the Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals. He also served as lead agency counsel in cases before the United States Supreme Court, and in the litigation arising from the Macondo 252/Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

His operational assignments included service as Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Pacific Area Tactical Law Enforcement Team, San Diego, Calif.; Officer in Charge, Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment, Alameda, Calif.; and First Lieutenant and Operations Officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Westwind, a polar icebreaker. Extended temporary operations assignments include duty as Senior Coast Guard Officer, Allied Forces Southern Europe, during the blockade of the Former Republic of Yugoslavia, and in the Office of Law Enforcement, Seventh Coast Guard District, Miami, Fla.

His military decorations include the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (three awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal with Operational Distinguishing Device (three awards), the Coast Guard Commendation Medal with Operational Distinguishing Device (two awards), the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and the NATO Medal. Non-military awards include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Gold Medal, the Department of State Superior Honor Award, and the Department of Justice Certificate of Commendation.

Over the course of his career, he has published several law review articles, has lectured widely, an adjunct professor of maritime law at Georgetown University Law Center and the U.S. Defense Institute for International Legal Studies, as well as a visiting lecturer at the World Maritime University in Malmo Sweden and the International Maritime Law Institute in Malta. He is also a Visiting Fellow at the Swansea University Institute of International Maritime Law. Rear Admiral Kenney is a member of the bars of the State of California, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his juris doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law and B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University.

• Read more about Barr Turner

Barr Turner serves as Vice President for Maritime Policy, overseeing areas such as maritime safety, ship design, marine operations, engineering standards, and maritime labor. In this role, he represents the industry at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and its Subcommittees on Ship Design and Construction (SDC); Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE); Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW); and Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue (NCSR). Additionally, he engages with the International Standards Organization (ISO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) on maritime issues.

Barr also facilitates the work of the CLIA Global Safety Committee and serves as the Secretariat for the Cruise Safety and Sustainability Forum (CSSF) Steering Committee.

He began his career as a technical advisor on CLIA’s Maritime Policy team and, prior to rejoining CLIA in 2024, served as Director of Maritime Policy at the Liberian Shipowners’ Council, Ltd. Barr holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Northeastern University. He is an active member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME).

• Read more about Carla Guilbaud

Carla Guilbaud is Vice President, Membership Experience for Cruise Lines International. In this role, Guilbaud leads the Membership and Commercial elements that are so critical to support and provide value to our members and commercial partners around the globe.

She joined CLIA in November 2022 and has extensive experience in the industry, having spent her entire career working for one of the world’s largest cruise lines. As a result, she brings to CLIA insight and experience supporting a wide range of business structures in North America and globally.

Prior to joining CLIA, Guilbaud was with Royal Caribbean Group, most recently as Director, Supply Chain Management. In this position, she was responsible for marine and technical procurement related to new builds and special projects. Prior this position, Guilbaud held positions of increasing responsibility over her 23-year career with the company.

Guilbaud earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in international business from Florida International University—College of Business, and recently earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering and Industrial Management from Florida International University—College of Engineering & Computing.

• Read more about DJ Edwards

As Vice President of Global Information Technology, DJ leads CLIA's global strategy for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, platform integration, cloud modernization, and end-user support. He plays a key role in transforming CLIA's technology systems to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability, supporting operations across nine global offices.

DJ joined CLIA in 2024 as an accomplished strategic engineer with extensive experience advising nonprofits and associations. Based in Washington, DC, he specializes in cloud modernization, project leadership, association technology, technology strategy, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Prior to CLIA, DJ served as a Senior Technical Project Consultant at DelCor Technology Solutions, where he led over 300 projects for more than 180 associations globally, providing strategic IT leadership and optimizing technology stacks to enhance productivity and security.

DJ is committed to innovation and team development and is passionate about leveraging his expertise to support CLIA’s mission and strategic goals, driving growth through innovative IT solutions.

• Read more about Jose Caldera

Jose Caldera is the Vice President for Global Human Resources. In this pivotal role, Jose oversees CLIA’s human resources (HR) functions across multiple regions, including North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, CLIA Europe, Brazil and Australasia. His leadership ensures that CLIA's HR strategies align with the organization's global objectives.

Jose’s responsibilities span a wide range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee onboarding, performance management, employee engagement and the cultivation of a positive organizational culture. He is also responsible for HR compliance and office operations.

With a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from Boston University, Jose brings a strong educational foundation to his role. He is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and holds the Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. Jose’s career is marked by his dedication to creating dynamic and inclusive workplaces that foster employee growth and organizational success. His global perspective and strategic vision continue to drive CLIA’s HR efforts forward.