Mark S. Conroy

President
Regent

As president of Regent Seven Seas (formerly Radisson Seven Seas Cruises), Mark Conroy is responsible for the overall management of the line's four luxury cruise ships – as well as for forecasting revenue, profit goals and company growth. Under his tenure, the company developed the all balcony-suite concept, and launched two acclaimed 700-guest ships with that design: the Seven Seas Mariner (March 2001) and the Seven Seas Voyager (April 2003). When the cruise line was aligned with luxury sister brand Regent Hotels in March 2006 and changed from Radisson Seven Seas to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, his responsibilities expanded to encompass the presidency of Regent Hotels and Resorts in North America operationally and the Regent brand globally, in addition to his title of president of the cruise line on a global basis.

Previously, Mark was president and chief executive officer of Diamond Cruise, which merged with Seven Seas Cruise Line on January 1, 1995.

Beyond the instrumental role he played in bringing about the merger of Diamond Cruise and Seven Seas Cruise Line, he oversees all operations, marketing and sales for the luxury line as well as key strategic issues relating to Regent's growth and its distinctly varied, ultra-deluxe product.

Mark's three decades of experience in managing and operating cruise ships encompasses some of cruising's most prominent names. He has served as president of both Renaissance Cruises and Commodore Cruise Line and as vice president of sales for Royal Viking Line.

Over the years, his expertise has been sought after by major industry interests, casting him into the role of inside consultant to both ship owners and corpora¬tions seeking to enter the cruise industry or to expand capacity. His behind-the-scenes consulting work has led to everything from the creation of new luxury lines to the development of niche products in specialty cruise markets.

Mark, respected as one of the industry's most knowledgeable executives, often serves on travel industry panels. He was chairman of the Cruise Lines Interna¬tional Association (CLIA) Executive Committee from 2002 - 2004, and has served on various other committees in the past.

Mark's cruise industry career began in 1974 in the mailroom of Norwegian Cruise Line, while studying at the University of Miami. He graduated summa cum laude in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in business.