P&O Ferries chief executive Helen Deeble has joined the board of directors at Carnival Corp.

She will also serve on the New York and London-listed cruise giant’s health, environmental, safety and security committee.

Deeble has 30 years of experience in shipping, leisure travel, rail and logistics.

“Helen brings extensive experience from her leadership roles across several industries, including decades of work in the maritime and travel sectors, and valuable time spent in consumer retail,” said Carnival chairman Micky Arison.

Deeble