Matt Grimes has extensive experience in the cruise industry, serving in various leadership roles since 2000. Currently, Grimes is the Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Viking Cruises, a position held since March 2012, after advancing from Vice President of Maritime Operations and Executive Director of Itinerary Development, Nautical & Technical Operations. Prior to joining Viking Cruises, Grimes was the Director of Planning, Ports & Logistics at Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines Limited from June 2007 to April 2012, and held roles at Swan Hellenic Cruises, Carnival Australia, and P&O Cruises. Grimes holds a degree in Business Studies and Marketing from the University of Brighton, earned between 1997 and 2000.