Paul Barrett

VP, Technical Operations, Windstar Cruises at Xanterra Parks & Resorts

Paul Barrett is responsible for Marine & Technical Operations overseeing all related aspects with regard to safety and regulatory compliance, inventory control and purchasing, shipyard projects and refits, marine operations and fuel procurement. He has over 30 years of marine engineering and technical operations experience having most recently worked for the Holland America Group overseeing Technical Operations for Princess Cruises’ 18 vessels deployed worldwide. He is a graduate of the Executive Management Leadership Program, UCLA Anderson School of Management and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from California Coast University. He is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institute of Marine Engineers, Scientists and Technologists in the U.K. and a member of the U.S.A. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.