Jeffrey J. Gearhart

Director
Carnival Corporation & plc

INDEPENDENT Carnival Corporation Director since 2020
INDEPENDENT Carnival plc Director since 2020

Key Experience & Qualifications

Mr. Gearhart’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his experience as a lawyer and his leadership experience as general counsel at a global retail company, along with his expertise from having responsibility for global legal, compliance, ethics, and security and investigative functions.

Career Highlights

  • Walmart, Inc. (“Walmart”), a global retailer
    • Executive Vice President, Global Governance and Corporate Secretary, responsible for oversight of Walmart’s global legal, compliance, ethics and security and investigation functions, among others (2012 to 2018)
    • Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (2010 to 2012)
    • Executive Vice President, General Counsel (2009 to 2010)
    • Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel (2007 to 2009)
    • Vice President and General Counsel, Corporate Division (2003 to 2007)
  • Kutak Rock LLP
    • Partner, Corporate Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions (1998-2003)

Other Public Company Boards

  • Bank OZK (2018 to present)

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    Sir Jonathon Band

    Director
    Carnival Corporation & plc
  • Mr. Cahilly’s qualifications to serve on the Boards include his more than 25 years’ experience in the global media, entertainment, sports, technology, leisure, communications and finance sectors in a variety of senior leadership roles.
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    Jason Glen Cahilly

    Director
    Carnival Corporation & plc
  • Over 25 years of senior executive experience in diverse and heavily regulated industries provides Ms. Connors comprehensive understanding of strategy, risk management, regulatory matters, health and safety, and complex operations across different markets
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    Nelda J. Connors

    Director
    Carnival Corporation & plc
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