Bill Sharp ~ Vice President - Port Operations & Fleet Security

Appointed in November 2003, Bill Sharp is vice president, port operations for Holland America Line Inc., a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc. He oversees worldwide port operations for Holland America Line's fleet of five-star vessels.

Sharp began his Holland America Line career as director of port operations in April 1996, bringing a 17-year background in port operations throughout Alaska, primarily responsible for oversight of cruise and cargo port operations. Prior to joining Holland America Line, Sharp was vice president of operations at Southeast Stevedoring Corp and Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska.

Bill serves on the board of directors for YMCA Eastside District in the Seattle area.