Torstein Hagen Remains Chairman and CEO

Viking Holdings Ltd announced the appointment of Leah Talactac as President of the Company, effective immediately.

Ms. Talactac will continue to serve as Viking’s Chief Financial Officer while assuming her new responsibilities as President. She will continue to report directly to Torstein Hagen, who remains Chairman and CEO, and to the Board of Directors.

Ms. Talactac joined Viking in 2006 and has since then been an important member of the executive team. Ms. Talactac led Viking’s successful IPO in 2024, which was the largest of the year on the NYSE. As President, she will lead the Company’s executive committee – a team of executives with complementary skillsets who have worked together for over 15 years driving Viking’s outstanding performance leading up to and following the IPO.

“On behalf of the entire Viking family, I would like to congratulate Leah on her appointment as President,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Since joining Viking in 2006, Leah has been instrumental in our success. With her long tenure and impressive financial acumen, she is well-positioned to help lead Viking in our next chapter.”

Viking remains focused on its well-defined long-term growth plans and committed to its strategy, continuing to be a global leader in experiential travel. As part of Viking’s commitment to continue to grow capacity, the Company also announced that it has ordered eight river ships for delivery in 2027 and 2028. This is in addition to the 16 river ships already committed to be delivered by 2026 and the nine additional ocean ships for delivery by 2030. With these orders, Viking will have 107 river ships in 2028 and 21 ocean and expedition ships in 2030.

Source: BUSINESS WIRE