Carnival has promoted several executives within the company as two leaders retire.

Anthony Kaufman as been promoted to executive vice president, professional services and chief financial officer for four business units of Carnival Corp -- Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and Carnival Australia.

Kaufman now reports to Stein Kruse, chief executive officer of these business units.

Previously, Kaufman served as executive vice president, international operations for Carnival plc's Princess Cruises brand, leading the line's Asia, Australia, United Kingdom and Europe business operations.