Hernan Zini

Hernan Zini

VP Itinerary Planning - Port Operations and Commercial Services North America at MSC Cruises
Bellevue, Washington, United States

Hernan Zini is VP Itinerary Planning - Port Operations and Commercial Services North America at MSC Cruises. He has expertise in global operations, business development, sales growth, logistics, maritime, hospitality, and talent leadership, with experience managing $1B+ P&L and leading multicultural teams.

  • MSC Cruises VP Itinerary Planning - Port Operations and Commercial Services North America 2025–present · current
  • Amazon Director Amazon Global Logistics Services 2022–2025 · past
  • Royal Caribbean Group Vice President Worldwide Port Operations 2018–2022, Vice President of Talent Managment 2017–2018 · past
  • Shanghai SkySea Cruise Travel Chief Operating Officer 2015–2017 · past
  • Royal Caribbean International Fleet Captain - Head of Nautical Operations 2012–2015, Captain Allure of the Seas 2011–2012, Captain in Charge of New Building and Start up - Allure of the Seas 2010, Captain in Charge Brillance of the Seas 2008–2010, Captain in Charge of New Building and Start up - Independence of the Seas 2007–2008, Captain in Charge of New Building and Start up - Liberty of the Seas 2006–2007, Captain for Royal Caribbean International 2002–2012, Captain 2002–2006 · past

Education

  • The Wharton School Building on Talent leadership development program · 2011–2013
  • PDI Ninth House Personal development program · 2012
  • IAE Business School PMD: Program for Management Development · 2005
  • Universidad de la Marina Mercante Shipping and Port Administration · 1989–1991
  • Escuela Nacional de Nautica Manuel Belgrano Master's Degree, Master Marine License Unlimited Tonnage Ocean Going vessels
  • Escuela Nacional de Nautica Manuel Belgrano Bachelor's Degree, Merchant Marine Officer - Bridge Watchkeeping Officer
  • Liceo Naval Militar Almirante G. Brown High School, Reserve Navy Officer with degree in business accounting.

Organizations

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  • MSC Cruises VP Itinerary Planning - Port Operations and Commercial Services North America 2025–present · current
  • Amazon Director Amazon Global Logistics Services 2022–2025 · past
  • Royal Caribbean Group Vice President Worldwide Port Operations 2018–2022, Vice President of Talent Managment 2017–2018 · past

Education

  • The Wharton School Building on Talent leadership development program · 2011–2013
  • PDI Ninth House Personal development program · 2012
  • IAE Business School PMD: Program for Management Development · 2005
  • Universidad de la Marina Mercante Shipping and Port Administration · 1989–1991
  • Escuela Nacional de Nautica Manuel Belgrano Master's Degree, Master Marine License Unlimited Tonnage Ocean Going vessels
  • Escuela Nacional de Nautica Manuel Belgrano Bachelor's Degree, Merchant Marine Officer - Bridge Watchkeeping Officer
  • Liceo Naval Militar Almirante G. Brown High School, Reserve Navy Officer with degree in business accounting.

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