MIAMI - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd . (NYSE:NCLH), a leading global cruise company with a market capitalization of $12 billion, announced Monday the addition of John Chidsey to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

Mr. Chidsey has also served on the boards of Encompass Health Corporation, Burger King Holdings (as Chairman), and Brinker International. He holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting and a J.D. from Emory University, as well as a B.A. from Davidson College.