Hernan Zini
Global Executive | COO & VP Roles | $1B+ P&L | Business Development, Sales Growth & Operations | Logistics, Maritime & Hospitality | Human Resources & Talent Leadership
- Role
- VP Itinerary Planning - Port Operations and Commercial Services North America at MSC Cruises
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hernan Zini
Global executive and proven business builder with 25+ years of leadership across hospitality, maritime, logistics, infrastructure, and commercial operations. Expertise in global operations, business development, sales and marketing, revenue management with $1B+ P&L, logistics and supply chain, maritime and port operations, talent management, government relations, crisis management, and digital transformation. Recognized as an inspiring and collaborative leader of multicultural teams, championing customer-centric innovation and passionate about building high-performing cultures.Career highlights include scaling Amazon Global Logistics to record growth, serving as Chief Operating Officer in China to launch a cruise line from startup, commanding the world’s largest cruise ships as Captain and Fleet Captain, and leading Royal Caribbean Group as Vice President in multiple global roles driving commercial and operational excellence. Success negotiating with governments at ministerial levels, managing global crises including pandemic recovery, and serving as an industry spokesperson on safety, regulatory, and commercial issues while delivering measurable impact across North America, Latin America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and China.
Experience
VP Itinerary Planning - Port Operations and Commercial Services North America
Oct 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Education
Escuela Nacional de Nautica Manuel Belgrano
Master's Degree, Master Marine License Unlimited Tonnage Ocean Going vessels
PDI Ninth House
Personal development program
2012 — 2012
Liceo Naval Militar Almirante G. Brown
High School, Reserve Navy Officer with degree in business accounting.
Escuela Nacional de Nautica Manuel Belgrano
Bachelor's Degree, Merchant Marine Officer - Bridge Watchkeeping Officer
IAE Business School
PMD: Program for Management Development
2005 — 2005
Universidad de la Marina Mercante
Shipping and Port Administration
1989 — 1991
The Wharton School
Building on Talent leadership development program
2011 — 2013
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