Lutoff-Perlo left her position as vice chair of Royal Caribbean Group on April 25, after serving for a year. Prior to this role, she was the president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises since 2014 and held various senior positions at both Celebrity and Royal Caribbean International. Her career at Royal Caribbean began in 1985 as a district sales manager.
In a recent LinkedIn post, Lutoff-Perlo expressed her excitement at being chosen to lead a prestigious event outside of the sports world. She will be working with her team to facilitate collaboration between South Florida’s public and private sector leaders in preparation for welcoming over 600,000 fans and visitors during the summer of 2026. Miami will host seven matches for the event, including two semifinals and the bronze final, all to be held at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Describing the event as “like seven Super Bowls,” Lutoff-Perlo sees this opportunity as a significant honor. In her new role, she will collaborate closely with FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee Co-chairs Rodney Barreto and Beau Ferrari. Royal Caribbean’s partnership with Inter Miami CF, as well as Lionel Messi’s involvement with the Icon of the Seas, ties the company to the world of soccer.
