Sarah Beth Reno

About Sarah Beth Reno

WHO I AM:Results-oriented senior corporate strategist, C-suite leader, and general manager with a history of conceptualizing and actualizing enterprise roadmaps that delivered transformative growth in the cruise and media sectors. By leveraging a visionary perspective and a dedication to organizational effectiveness, I have cultivated high-performing global operations that built, grew, and innovated high-performing, guest-centric businesses.Senior Vice President of Guest Operations with Carnival Cruise Line, the flagship brand of the world\'s largest cruise line company with 27 ships and team members around the world. During a crucial industry phase, I constructed playbooks that strengthened shareholder and guest value, utilizing cross-vertical collaboration and data-driven management to strengthen revenue, EBITDA, and NPS performance while improving sustainability and workforce engagement.Innovator of guest experiences. I\'ve overseen the go-to-market launch of new ship build providing a unique value proposition within the Carnival fleet, reinvented guest interactions, launched unique branded entertainment experiences, and influenced capital investments that drew a direct line between guest satisfaction and outstanding P&L performance.Highly effective leader with outstanding strategic agility and creativity. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for an innate ability to articulate a vision, recruit and align the right talent to the moment, and cultivate a culture that rewards seamless collaboration and execution – while preparing deep benches of skilled and deeply engaged talent.MY COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:Vision Definition • Strategic Planning • Executive Leadership • P&L Management • Global Operations • Product & Service Innovation • Business Transformation • Revenue Management • Strategic Partnerships • Customer Lifecycle Management • Logistics • Vendor Alliances • Risk Management • Environmental, Health & Safety • Technical Operations • Capital Investments • Leadership Development • Talent Management • Workforce Engagement • Environmental • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • C-Suite & Board of Directors RelationsWOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR TEAM?Welcome to life at Carnival, where we celebrate our incredible team members. Here, your authentic self is not just valued, but embraced. To explore opportunities at Carnival, please visit us online at https://jobs.carnival.com.HOW TO REACH ME:I welcome your contact via LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Carnival Cruise Line

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science, Recreation Management

• The Wharton School

  Executive Education, Finance & Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager Executive

Skills

• Strategic Business Planning
• Business Process Optimization
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Digital, Print & Tv Marketing
• Contract Negotiations & Rfps
• Product Development & Extensions
• Strategic Partnering & Alliances
• Talent Acquisition & Management
• Vendor Management
• Acquisitions
• Operations Infrastructure
• Integrated Media
• Luxury Brands
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Social Media Marketing
• Tourism
• Marketing Communications
• Public Relations
• Luxury Goods
• Publishing
• Magazines
• Event Management
• Strategy
• Infrastructure
• Social Media
• Brand Development
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Management
• Online Advertising
• Sales Management
• Business Planning
• Start-Ups
• Management