James Heaney

Public Company CFO with extensive experience in capital and debt markets, financial planning, and management

James Heaney is an experienced Management Consultant with a passion for driving continuous improvement and change in organizations. He has worked for well-known companies such as Macquarie Group and Accenture Australia, where he managed and consulted on various projects related to Agile and Digital ways of working. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Portsmouth and has also been a former Technical Advisor and Project Executive at the Solicitors Regulation Authority. With a friendly and proactive demeanor, James is known for his ability to work closely with both consultancy and business teams to drive success through new methods like Service Design.

Experience

EVP / Chief Financial Officer at Carnival Cruise Line (August 2022 - Present)

Chief Financial Officer at The Fresh Market (September 2020 - October 2021), EVP / Chief Financial Officer at Carnival Cruise Line (June 2015 - September 2020), Chief Financial Officer at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (January 2012 - June 2015), Chief Financial Officer at Disney Cruise Line (1994 - 2011), Finance Manager at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (1990 - 1994)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General from University of Florida - Warrington College of Business; Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General from Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business