Arnold W. Donald (born 17 December 1954) is an American businessman. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Carnival Corporation & plc from July 2013 to August 2022, when he became vice-chairman. Life and career Donald was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was raised Catholic and graduated from St. Augustine High School. Donald holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Carleton College in 1976 and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 1977. He received an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School Of Business in 1980. Donald started his career, working at Monsanto in St. Louis and served various positions over 23 years, including as the president at Monsanto's nutrition and consumer sectors and senior vice president of the parent company. Donald joined Carnival as CEO in July 2013. In August 2022, Donald was succeeded as CEO by Josh Weinstein, COO of Carvnial; Donald was vice-chairman for the duration of the transition, later moving to a consultant role through 2025. References 1954 births Living people American chief executives of travel and tourism industry companies Businesspeople from New Orleans Carleton College alumni Carnival Corporation & plc people McKelvey School of Engineering alumni St. Augustine High School (New Orleans) alumni University of Chicago Booth School of Business alumni African-American Catholics