Summary by Futu AI
Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc announced on April 12, 2024, that William Burke, the Chief Maritime Officer, will step down from his role effective February 1, 2025. Burke will transition to a new position within the company as External Affairs Advisor. Lars Ljoen, currently the Chief Operations Officer of Carnival Cruise Line, is set to succeed Burke as Chief Maritime Officer on the same date. The announcement was made in a Form 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. This executive change is part of the company's leadership transition plans.