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Captain Patrik Dahlgren

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Executive Vice President Chief Vessel Operations & Newbuild Officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
📍 Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Captain Patrik Dahlgren is the Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, overseeing all operations for 30+ ships across its three global brands. His responsibilities include decarbonization, new technology, and newbuilds. He holds an MBA from The London School of Economics and a certificate in Sustainability from MIT.

Outside of his executive role, Patrik is committed to social and environmental causes. He serves on the board of The Ocean Exchange, which promotes marine innovation, and Childrens Harbor, a non-profit that provides support to at-risk children and families, demonstrating a passion for purpose-driven work.

A licensed sea captain, he believes his company is fundamentally "an experience business that happens to operate ships."

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President Chief Vessel Operations & Newbuild Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Maritime Decarbonization
He is directly responsible for NCLH's energy management and decarbonization strategy and holds a certificate in Sustainability Strategy from MIT.
Guest Experience
He states that NCLH is an "experience business that happens to operate ships," emphasizing his focus on the guest journey and the crew delivering it.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Executive Vice President Chief Vessel Operations & Newbuild Officer
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
2-2020 - 6-2022
Board Member
The Ocean Exchange ™️
5-2017 - 6-2022
Senior Vice President
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
1-2017 - 6-2022
Board Member
Children's Harbor, Inc.
1-2014 - 5-2017
Vice President
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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Media appearances

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of Maritime Veteran Patrik Dahlgren. Featured in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. – Investor Relations Press Release
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Education
MBA Essential
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
1994 - 1998
Master Mariner
Kalmar University
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