Arnold W. Donald
President & CEO, Carnival Corporation
Arnold W. Donald (born December 17, 1954) is an American business executive. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Carnival Corporation & plc from July 2013 to August 2022, when he became vice-chairman of the company's board until November 2022.
Early life and education
Donald was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was raised Catholic and graduated from St. Augustine High School. He grew up in poverty during segregation; his mother was a maid, his father a carpenter, and his sister taught him reading, writing, and basic math.
Donald holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Carleton College in 1976 and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis in 1977. He received an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate Booth School Of Business in 1980.
Career
Donald started his career, working at Monsanto in St.
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