John P. Fox ~ Vice President, Global Government & Community Relations

Royal Caribbean International/Celebrity Cruises

For nineteen years, John P. Fox has overseen the corporation’s interactions with governmental entities throughout the world – on international, national, regional and local levels. He also oversees the corporation’s Community Relations Department, which, through public service and outreach activities, ensures that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a good corporate citizen throughout the globe.

A veteran in politics and legislative affairs, Fox is also well known for his acumen in addressing community issues and for his philanthropic work with many non-profit organizations.

Prior to joining Royal Caribbean in 1986, Fox, an attorney by profession, spent 18 years working in various positions in the United States Senate and for the Washington, D.C. law firm of Troy, Malin & Pottinger and the lobbying firm of Alcalde & Fay. In those positions he was involved in extensive lobbying and analytical work related to the cruise industry, international security and transportation issues.

His current charitable and civic responsibilities include the following:

• The Beacon Council, Executive Committee Member
• ATIA (Alaska Travel Industry Association), Board Member
• NWCA (Northwest Cruise Ship Association) Chairman, Government & Community Affairs Executive Committee
• ICCL (International Council of Cruise Lines) Board of Directors, PAC Board, Legislative Committee
• CICF (Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation) Board Member

In recent years, he has also been significantly involved with these organizations: The Bankers Club, Board of Governors, Past Chair; Jackson Memorial Foundation, Board Member; Super Bowl Host Committee 1999, Board Member, Co-chair, Special Events Committee and Member, Executive Committee; Florida Sports Foundation (gubernatorial appointment); Royal Caribbean Golf Classic, Founding Committee Member; FCCA, Managing Committee; Prior statewide appointments include Florida Economic Growth and International Development Commission; La Gorce Country Club, President 1996-99.

Fox has been honored by:
• Easter Seal Society of Dade County, 1991-92
• FCCA (Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association) Charitable Foundation Founding Father, 1995
• Jackson Memorial Foundation Board of Directors, 1996
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1996
• Bankers Club Board of Governors