# Scenic Group Appoints Sture Myrmell as COO Amid Fleet Expansion

Scenic Group names Sture Myrmell COO to lead global operations during major fleet expansion.

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Scenic Group appointed Sture Myrmell as chief operating officer to lead global operations across Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises' river, ocean, and land-journey businesses. [^1]

New Scenic and Emerald river ships and yachts are scheduled for delivery through 2028. [^2]

The leadership appointment occurs as Scenic Group enters one of the largest fleet-expansion periods in its 40-year history. [^3]

Scenic Group Founder and Chairman Glen Moroney stated that Myrmell's appointment represents an important step to build on the Group's continued growth from its 40 Years of Innovation. [^4]

Sture Myrmell brings extensive international cruise leadership experience from senior positions at Cunard, Seabourn, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Australia, Carnival UK, Journey Beyond, and Aroya Cruises. [^5]

Myrmell most recently served as president of AROYA Cruises and COO at Journey Beyond. [^6]

Riko van Santen brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience in technology and digital transformation, formerly serving as Chief Information Officer at Kempinski Hotels. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Scenic Group appointed Sture Myrmell as chief operating officer to lead global operations across Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises' river, ocean, and land-journey businesses. (Cruise Addicts, News)
2. New Scenic and Emerald river ships and yachts are scheduled for delivery through 2028. (Cruise Addicts, News)
3. The leadership appointment occurs as Scenic Group enters one of the largest fleet-expansion periods in its 40-year history. (Cruise Addicts, News)
4. Scenic Group Founder and Chairman Glen Moroney stated that Myrmell's appointment represents an important step to build on the Group's continued growth from its 40 Years of Innovation. (Cruise Industry News | Cruise News, News)
5. Sture Myrmell brings extensive international cruise leadership experience from senior positions at Cunard, Seabourn, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Australia, Carnival UK, Journey Beyond, and Aroya Cruises. (Cruise Industry News | Cruise News, News)
6. Myrmell most recently served as president of AROYA Cruises and COO at Journey Beyond. (Cruise Addicts, News)
7. Riko van Santen brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience in technology and digital transformation, formerly serving as Chief Information Officer at Kempinski Hotels. (Cruise Industry News | Cruise News, News)

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