Viking founder Torstein Hagen steps down as CEO, Leah Talactac takes leadership role.

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    "title": "Viking founder Torstein Hagen steps down as CEO, Leah Talactac takes leadership role.",
    "ticker": "NYSE:VIK",
    "contact": "Linh Banh",
    "excerpt": "Viking founder Torstein Hagen steps down as CEO, Leah Talactac takes leadership role.\n\n14 May, 2026\n\nViking founder Torstein Hagen is stepping down as chief executive officer after nearly three decades leading the company's growth into one of the world's largest cruise brands.\n\nThe leadership change was announced ahead of Viking's first-quarter earnings call on Thursday. Hagen will transition into the role of executive chairman while continuing to serve as chairman of Viking's board of directors.\n\nTaking over as CEO is Leah Talactac, who previously served as president and chief financial officer. Viking also announced that executive vice president of finance Linh Banh will succeed Talactac as CFO.\n\nTalactac will report directly to Viking's board and continue leading the company's executive committee as she assumes the top leadership position.\n\nIn a statement, Talactac said she was honored by the appointment and thankful for the confidence shown by the board and Hagen.\n\n\"Tor and our entire executive team have built a phenomenal company over the last 29 years, and I am delighted to lead Viking as we continue to deliver meaningful experiences for our guests and execute our long-term strategy,\" she said.\n\nHagen founded Viking in 1997 and helped transform the company into the world's largest river cruise operator before expanding aggressively into ocean and expedition cruising...",
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