David Bernstein

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer
Carnival Corporation & plc

David is chief financial officer and chief accounting officer for Carnival Corporation & plc. In this role, he oversees accounting, planning, treasury, insurance, tax and investor relations functions, as well as casino operations, sourcing and information technology for the world’s largest cruise company. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Roles & Chronology

2016 – Present
Chief Accounting Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2007 – Present
Chief Financial Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
2003 – 2007
Treasurer, Carnival Corporation & plc
1998 – 2003
Chief Financial Officer, Cunard and Seabourn
1996 – 1998
Director of Corporate Planning & Analysis, Royal Caribbean Group
1994 – 1996
Assistant Controller, Royal Caribbean Group
1991 – 1994
Assistant Treasurer, Royal Caribbean Group

Personal & Educational Background

David received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University at Albany.

David enjoys spending time and traveling with his five kids, their spouses and his five grandchildren. He is hoping for a few more grandkids. 

Leadership

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  • Mr. Arison’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his decades of leadership experience with Carnival Corporation & plc, as well as in-depth knowledge of our business, our history and the cruise industry, all gained through 50 years of service with our companies.
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    Micky Arison

    Chair of the Boards
    Carnival Corporation & plc
  • Josh is president, chief executive officer and chief climate officer of Carnival Corporation & plc and leads one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies that boasts a portfolio of world-class cruise line brands including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.
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    Josh Weinstein

    President, CEO & Chief Climate Officer
    Carnival Corporation & plc
  • David is chief financial officer and chief accounting officer for Carnival Corporation & plc. In this role, he oversees accounting, planning, treasury, insurance, tax and investor relations functions, as well as casino operations, sourcing and information technology for the world’s largest cruise company. He reports to Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc.
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    David Bernstein

    Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer
    Carnival Corporation & plc
  • William (Bill), retired Vice Admiral, is the chief maritime officer for Carnival Corporation & plc and leads global Maritime Operations, which is responsible for driving the company’s commitment to health, environmental compliance, safety, security, and sustainability. Reporting to the CEO, Bill also has oversight of the company’s maritime policy, maritime standards, shipbuilding, training including CSMART, medical, maritime asset strategy, and technical research and development.
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    Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.)

    Chief Maritime Officer
    Carnival Corporation & plc
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