MSC Cruises Press Release Lays Out Leadership Changes

MSC Cruises USA has announced that President Rubén Rodríguez will retire from his position effective April 30, 2025, in line with his long-term personal plans, according to a recent press release.

Starting May 1, 2025, Lynn Torrent will take over as President of MSC Cruises USA, following the company’s succession strategy.

Currently serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at MSC Cruises USA, Torrent will work closely with Rodríguez during this extended transition period and cooperate with the U.S. leadership team to ensure a seamless handover.

Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises, stated: “I would like to thank Rubén for ensuring a smooth transition before his retirement. I am grateful to Rubén for his significant contributions in helping MSC Cruises grow in North America. I want to congratulate Lynn for this well-deserved internal promotion. Since joining MSC Cruises in May 2022, Lynn has had a tremendous impact leading our commercial efforts across sales, marketing, revenue management and contact center functions. I look forward to working with Lynn in her expanded role.”