Bert Swets ~ Director, Purchasing and Logistics

Bert Swets is the director of purchasing and logistics for Disney Cruise Line.

He is responsible for the procurement and transport of all supplies from vendors to the ships and Castaway Cay. Swets also oversees stevedore services and terminal and pier maintenance.

Before Swets was named as director, he served as the manager of technical operations for Disney Cruise Line. As manager, he was responsible for technical operations, refurbishment, interior maintenance and planning project work during dry-docks for both Disney ships. He was also part of the new-build team for the Disney Magic.

From 1987 to 1996, Swets served as a senior maritime officer and staff chief engineer for Holland America Line.

He received a Walt Disney World Partner in Excellence Award in 2001 and was also the recipient of the 1995 Employee of the Year Award for Holland America Line.

Born in 1965 in Maasbracht, the Netherlands, Swets earned his Bachelor Degree in both engineering and navigation. He currently resides in Orlando, Fla.