On the heels of AmaWaterways co-founder, Kristin Karst, announcing her retirement as President this past February, husband and co-founder, Rudi Schreiner is stepping down from his active role as CEO of the river cruise line.
Schreiner will remain with AmaWaterways as Chairman of the Board and current President Catherine Powell will step up as the company’s Chief Executive Officer from July 1st.
Both co-founders, Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, will remain on the AmaWaterways board and Ms. Karst will continue in her role as Global Brand Ambassador.
“We are so excited about what we have been building — internationally with new markets, new passengers and, frankly, a whole new generation of river cruisers. I am delighted that we are investing in the kind of leadership Catherine brings to the company. It’s a real inflection point, and I couldn't be prouder,” said Mr. Schreiner.
“This is a dynamic moment of both growth and transformation for AmaWaterways and for the river cruising industry writ large,” said Ms. Powell. “Rudi is an icon in the industry, whose pioneering vision has shaped river cruising. From the design of the ships to every detail of the experience on board and on shore, Rudi has touched the lives of all the guests who have sailed with us. I am honoured to be taking the mantle from Rudi and steering this incredible company into its next exciting chapter building on his legacy.”
