Jason R. Bone

About Jason R. Bone

Global Operations & Strategy Executive with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformation, P&L management, and large-scale operational strategy across the cruise and hospitality sectors. Expertise in global operations leadership, commercial real estate, financial transformation, crisis management, and cross-functional organizational design in complex, multi-brand environments.Proven record managing a $1.6B P&L, overseeing global operations for employees across 140+ countries, and driving triple-digit revenue growth. Trusted advisor to Brand Presidents and C-suite executives on multinational strategy, policy development, and large-scale cost optimization. Chair of the Carnival Corporation Retirement Committee, providing fiduciary oversight and strategic governance for $1B+ in institutional investments.Strong focus on operational innovation and scalable transformation, aligning people, process, and technology to achieve 20% cost reductions and sustainable growth. Recognized for leading high-stakes global initiatives, including the unprecedented 2020 repatriation of crew members, and for building agile, inclusive, and high-performing organizations that thrive in volatile, regulated markets.

Experience

1. Vice President, Global HR Operations, Strategy, & Commercial Real Estate

   Carnival Corporation

   Jun 2022 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Enterprise Operating Model & Shared Services: Architected and executed a large-scale operating model transformation, consolidating HRIS, shoreside compensation, and North American facilities into a centralized shared services organization to improve scalability, governance, and cost control.• Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization: Designed and delivered an enterprise productivity and scale roadmap, driving sustained cost savings, improved service delivery, and operational consistency across complex, asset-intensive global maritime operations.• Digital Transformation & Automation: Leading enterprise automation initiatives modernizing payroll, compensation, and workforce administration, projected to deliver $5M+ in annual G&A savings while materially reducing manual processes and execution risk.• Workforce Economics & Compensation Operations: Consolidated and standardized shoreside compensation operations, strengthening pay governance, decision velocity, and financial transparency to support disciplined workforce planning.• Risk Management & Fiduciary Governance: Directed business-critical governance initiatives, including retirement plan modernization, harmonizing three 401(k) plans and selecting Schwab as North American provider to strengthen controls, compliance, and risk oversight.• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Reduction: Transformed legacy labor agreement workflows through automated platforms, significantly reducing OFAC exposure, audit risk, and reliance on manual processing.• Global Facilities & Site Operations: Led facilities strategy across major international office locations, including the strategic relocation of the Rotterdam office and implementation of a scaled, multi-site operating model.• Executive Leadership & Team Development: Built and led high-performing operating teams, developing leaders accountable for enterprise analytics and executive-level initiatives supporting C-suite decision-making.

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Biochemistry

  2003 — 2006

• Walden University

  Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Maritime
• Project Management
• Sharepoint Designer
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Supplier Development
• Employee Training
• Powerpoint
• Supervisory Skills
• Event Management
• Public Health
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Policy
• Microsoft Office
• Inspection
• Infopath Forms
• Hospitality Industry
• Change Management
• Workflow
• Analysis
• Cruises
• Budgets
• Research
• Visio
• System Administration
• Management
• Business Development
• Html
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Integration
• Food Safety
• Program Management
• Hospitality