In 2017, MSC Cruises set out an ambitious 10-year growth strategy to build the youngest and most advanced cruise ships in the world. With several new classes of ships in development, MSC plans to add 17 new ships to its fleet. In order to deliver the strategy it was recognized that the management team also needs regular investment and maintenance.

The Executive Chairman, CEO and Chief HR Officer agreed that now was the right time to introduce a programme of development that would grow and prepare managers for leadership in the growing organization at time of unprecedented change.