Odalys Cadenas – Vice President, Human Resources
Vice President, Human Resources
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Odalys Cadenas is Vice President of Human Resources for The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on Earth. In her role Ms. Cadenas is responsible for overseeing all human resource (HR) and training and development functions as well as a rotating global workforce of over 400 staff in the company’s Florida office and on board the Ship. Along with support from the HR Team, she negotiates and manages all aspects of crew welfare and benefits, ensures maritime employment regulations and legal compliance and handles Crew logistics, visas, contracts, union negotiations, payroll, risk management, and more.
Ms. Cadenas is a seasoned HR executive with over 20 years of experience in the passenger ship industry, bringing extensive expertise in HR planning and strategy, labor and employee relations, training and development, benefits and compensation, and talent acquisition. She has successfully led HR teams in both large and small organizations, managing multi-location, global responsibilities.
Prior to joining The World, Ms. Cadenas served as AVP of Strategy and HR Operations at Carnival Cruise Lines where she spearheaded a highly effective HR team focused on strategic initiatives that reinforced the company’s values and culture. She has held key leadership roles across the cruise industry including serving as Vice President of Human Resources for Crystal Cruises under Genting’s ownership. She also led HR at Costa Cruises and began her career with Cunard and Seabourn, all subsidiaries of Carnival Corporation.
Her leadership has consistently positioned HR as a true business partner, driving organizational success.
Ms. Cadenas studied at Florida International University and is fluent in Spanish.
Acerca de The World
Lanzado en 2002, The World® es el yate residencial de propiedad privada más grande del mundo, con 165 Residencias de lujo. Un diverso grupo de Residentes de 20 países posee las viviendas a bordo y comparte intereses en culturas del mundo, historia y aventura, y en explorar destinos fascinantes. Circunnavegan el globo cada dos o tres años siguiendo un itinerario extraordinario que ellos mismos seleccionan. Expediciones en profundidad y experiencias únicas se complementan con comodidades de clase mundial y un servicio impecable. Para obtener más información sobre este estilo de vida único, llame al 954-538-8449 o visite aboardtheworld.com.
Marzo de 2025