Gordon Buck ~ Vice President, Port Operation

Gordon graduated from Lehigh University in 1976 with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.  His association with Carnival began in 1978 with Concord Nopal Lines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Cruise Lines, handling ocean cargo on the Port of Miami.  

In June 1986, Gordon joined Carnival’s Operations Department assuming the role of Operations Supervisor for various ships, later becoming integrally involved in the start-up operations for each of the new ships subsequently joining the fleet.  Gordon became Manager of Port Operations in 1996, was named Director of Port Operations in 1999 and promoted to his current position of Vice President, Port Operations in February 2005.  Responsibilities include providing proactive management to insure effective and efficient vessel agency, itinerary planning and logistical support to fleet operations, including liaison with destination governments and port administrations.