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BLAME: Carnival data breach, Danone methane reduction, GM loses a director
44 minutes Posted Jun 2, 2026 at 6:09 pm.
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Carnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAME
Skills: Technology & Cybersecurity: Experience with information technology and cybersecurity matters is increasingly important to mitigate the risks our business faces, promote innovation and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological age
Least represented 5/11
CEO Josh Weinstein
NO: at Carnival since 2002, started as General Counsel
Sir Johathon Band
NO: First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired); Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006); Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)
Jason Cahilly
NO: CEO Dragon Group LLC, provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide; The NBA: CFO & Chief Strategic Officer; Goldman Sachs: Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Nelda Connors
NO: CEO/Chair Pine Grove Holdings, a privately held investment company; CEO Atkore International, manufacturer of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions; VP Eaton Corporation, electrical and automotive supplier
Laura Weil
NO: Founder Village Lane Advisory LLC, specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers COO New York & Company, women’s apparel and accessories retailer; CEO Ashley Stewart, women’s apparel retailer; CEO Urban Brands, apparel retailer; COO AnnTaylor Stores, women’s apparel retailer; CFO American Eagle Outfitters, apparel retailer
Audit Committee: Oversee management’s risk assessment processes to identify principal and emerging risks, including financial, IT, cybersecurity and non-HESS operational risks
Laura Weil*: NO
Jason Cahilly: NO
Jeffrey Gearhart: NO
Walmart Corporate Secretary and lawyer
Stuart Subotnick: NO
CEO at Metromedia Company, wireless/communications, until 2010; Carnival director since 1987
Health, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee: Oversee management’s processes to identify principal and emerging health, environmental, safety, security and sustainability-related risks, including those related to ship operations and cybersecurity, RAAS health, environmental, safety, security audits, IAG and external investigations into significant ship incidents, and health, environmental, safety, security-related hotline complaints, and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risks.
Sir Johathon Band*: NO
Nelda Connors: NO
Helen Deeble: NO
Former CEO P&O Ferries Division Holdings, shipping and logistics business
Katie Lahey: NO
Executive Chair Korn Ferry Australasia, leadership and talent firm
Micky Arison (75%): Exec Chair and former CEO and 7% stockholder
The CEO Pay Ratio
1,
24 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't. WHO DO YOU BLAME
The separation of CEO and Chair: Hamilton E. James Chair/Ron Vachris MM
Not unique
Only 50% of the board is men. WTF?
unique
One share = one vote
Not unique
State of HQ = Washington
Also Starbucks
State of Inc = Washington
Also Starbucks
Pledge of allegiance to stakeholders
Costco generally has: Higher wages; Better benefits; Lower turnover; Higher sales per employee.
Industry-leading employee compensation AND Self-imposed low-margin pricing philosophy
Walmart only low-margin pricing
Other comps:
Todd Vasos of Dollar General, Shane O'Kelly of AutoZone, Gerald Morgan of Texas Roadhouse, Jack Sinclair of Sprouts Farmers Market, William Stengel of Genuine Parts Company, Michael Creedon of Dollar Tree, Ronald Sargent of Kroger, Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods, Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands Inc., Kecia Steelman of Ulta Beauty, Scott Boatwright of Chipotle, Ted