Cody Blanco-Hann
Director of Entertainment Operations | Leadership in entertainment operations
- Role
- Director of Entertainment Operations at Princess Cruises
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cody Blanco-Hann
Dynamic and passionate Entertainment and Live Events professional with over 15 years of experience in entertainment management, live event production, stage management, and show creation—both on land and at sea. Proven success in leading large-scale operations, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results across multiple global entertainment brands. Recognized for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to creative innovation and quality.
Experience
Director of Entertainment Operations
Aug 2024 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Oversee the full entertainment portfolio across 17 global ships, including LiveMusic, Casting & Booking, Cruise Directors & Activities, Guest Entertainers & Enrichment, Creative Development, Broadcast & Media, and all onboardentertainment operations.Direct strategic planning, creative development, talent acquisition, andperformance standards to deliver consistently high-quality guestentertainment experiences.Manage an annual operational budget of over $60M, ensuring strong financialstewardship, cost efficiency, and investment in innovative programming.Collaborate closely with marine, hotel, and shoreside leadership to alignentertainment initiatives with brand objectives and operational requirements.Drive continuous improvement across programming, production quality, andguest engagement to reinforce Princess Cruises’ position as an industryleader in onboard entertainment.
Education
The University of Alabama
Theatre/Theater
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Entertainment
- Stage
- Stage Management
- Sound
- Acting
- Lighting
- Theatrical Production
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Higher Education
- Musical Theatre
- Event Planning
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.