Four Seasons Yachts Names 25-Year Veteran Ben Trodd as CEO to Chart Course for 2026 Launch
(IN SHORT) Ben Trodd, a Four Seasons executive of 25 years and former COO of Aman, has been appointed CEO of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd.—the joint venture behind the upcoming Four Seasons Yachts—effective July 1, 2025. Trodd’s extensive background in sales, marketing and hotel operations positions him to oversee the technical, commercial and crew aspects of the luxury yachting brand, working with Fincantieri and Tillberg Design of Sweden. The first vessel, Four Seasons I, launches in 2026 with 95 residential-style suites, a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio, 11 dining outlets, a flagship Funnel Suite, a transverse marina for Marina Days and a full spa and wellness program. Four Seasons II will debut in 2027. Quotes from Alejandro Reynal and Nadim Ashi underscore the strategic importance of this expansion and praise Trodd’s leadership and vision.
(PRESS RELEASE) TORONTO, 2025-Jul-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., the joint owner-operator behind Four Seasons Yachts, have named Ben Trodd as Chief Executive Officer of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, effective July 1, 2025. A Four Seasons veteran with over 25 years’ service and recent tenure as COO of Aman, Trodd brings a wealth of strategic insight and operational expertise to lead the new luxury yachting venture slated to launch in 2026.
Trodd’s career at Four Seasons has encompassed roles from General Manager to Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, giving him an intimate grasp of the brand’s commitment to integrated, guest-centric experiences. Based in Miami, he will oversee every aspect of Four Seasons Yachts—from technical operations and ship deployment to sales, marketing and crew management—working alongside shipbuilder Fincantieri and Tillberg Design of Sweden.
“The launch of Four Seasons Yachts represents a significant milestone in our company history as we continue to expand our experiential luxury ecosystem across our hotels, resorts, residences, Private Jet Experience, and now with Four Seasons Yachts,” said Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO of Four Seasons. “Ben combines brand insight, operational rigor and visionary leadership, making him the perfect steward for this exciting new chapter.”
Marc-Henry founder Nadim Ashi added, “As we prepare to debut our first vessel next year, Ben’s deep understanding of Four Seasons hospitality and his track record of excellence will be invaluable. I look forward to seeing him shape an unparalleled maritime experience.”
The inaugural ship, Four Seasons I, will set sail in 2026, carrying 95 residential-style suites and featuring a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio. Guests will explore the Caribbean and Mediterranean aboard a vessel boasting 11 dining venues, a cutting-edge transverse marina activated on dedicated Marina Days, and comprehensive spa and wellness facilities—including the expansive 9,975-sq-ft Funnel Suite’s signature wraparound glass windows. A sister ship, Four Seasons II, will follow in 2027.
“I’m honored to bring Four Seasons’ legendary service excellence from land to sea,” Trodd said. “Our mission is to create effortless, elevated moments that are unmistakably Four Seasons from the moment guests step on board.”
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SOURCE: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
