Manager, Marine Operations, Disney Cruise Line
Russell Daya is the Manager of Marine Operations for Disney Cruise Line.In this role, Russell is a critical member of the team that has directed the expansion of The Walt Disney Company into the family cruise vacation market with the successful launch of Disney Cruise Line.His responsibilities include ship safety, security, itinerary development, environmental issues, port operations and maritime affairs.
Russell is a 25-year maritime veteran of six major companies.In 1991, for a period of seven years, he served as Captain onboard passenger vessels for Stena Line carrying more than 2000 passengers.In this role, Russell assumed the responsibility for all onboard ship management and operations as part of a decentralized business unit.He was a key leader in the development team of Safety Management Systems for the Stena Sealink Company, the first British passenger ferry company to become ISM Certified in 1996.He then consulted privately in the area of Safety Management Systems for two years.
He is a member of the Nautical Institute and holds a Class 1 Captain's License Unlimited.Russell is also an active member in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association representing Disney Cruise Line on the Security and Operations Committee.
He was born and educated in the United Kingdom and currently resides with his wife, Lisa, in London.
