Export & Agency Finance - Americas Council 2017

Antje M. Gibson is the Vice President and Treasurer for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the world's second largest cruise line with over $8 billion in annual revenues. Mrs. Gibson is responsible for setting the strategic direction and managing the capital structure and financial resources of the Company including global cash management, liquidity, financial risk management and capital market activities. Royal Caribbean is a capital intensive company which currently operates 42 ships, has 7 ships under construction contracts and 2 ships on order. Mrs. Gibson has extensive experience raising export credit financing in support of the Royal Caribbean's new(ship)build program. Mrs. Gibson joined Royal Caribbean in 1991 as the Manager of Financial Reporting. Since 1994, Mrs. Gibson has held several positions of increasing responsibility in the treasury department. Prior to joining Royal Caribbean, Mrs. Gibson served as the Vice President of Financial Reporting for Citizens Federal Bank and as a Senior Auditor with Touche Ross. Mrs. Gibson currently serves on the boards of Grand Bahama Shipyard and UK P&I Club. She previously served on the board of the YMCA of Greater Miami. Mrs. Gibson earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Florida International University and a master's degree in accounting from the University of Miami. Mrs. Gibson is a CPA and CCM.