Leah Talactac named CEO of Viking Holdings.

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    "title": "Leah Talactac named CEO of Viking Holdings.",
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    "excerpt": "Leah Talactac named CEO of Viking Holdings.\n\nShare:-.\n\nOn 14 May 2026, Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Leah Talactac, currently President and Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Founder Torstein Hagen, who has led the company since its inception, transitions to Executive Chairman and will continue to chair Viking's Board. In a parallel move, Linh Banh, Executive Vice President of Finance, has been appointed CFO.\n\nThe announcement coincided with Viking's strong Q1 2026 results: total revenue of $1.05 billion, up 17.5% year-on-year, with Adjusted EBITDA rising 43.9% to $104.8 million. As of 3 May 2026, Viking had sold 92% of its 2026 season capacity and 38% of its 2027 season, a booking curve few in the cruise industry can match.\n\nFrom CFO to CEO: A two-decade journey.\n\nTalactac joined Viking in 2006 and has been a central force on its executive team ever since. Alongside Hagen, she led the company's 2024 IPO, the largest NYSE listing of that year, and was appointed President in January 2025 while retaining her CFO responsibilities. Her CFO-to-CEO transition reflects a wider 2026 leadership pattern, where financial discipline is increasingly viewed as the defining qualification for modern chief executives.\n\n\"Leah has been a transformative leader for Viking, and her appointment reflects the Board's confidence in...",
    "summary": "Viking River Cruises UK Limited hires Leah Talactac as CEO.",
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