RWS Global Appoints Jeremy Barnes as Vice President, Sea Production

Barnes joins RWS Global after 23 years in production with Carnival Corporation and P&O Australia

NEW YORK, NY — November 10, 2026 — RWS Global, the world leader in live moments across entertainment and sports, has appointed production and operations executive Jeremy Barnes as Vice President, Sea Production. Barnes brings more than two decades of experience across the global cruise industry, leading large-scale entertainment, production, and guest experience operations.

This newly established role is designed to strengthen RWS Global’s cruise entertainment division as the company continues its worldwide expansion. In this position, Barnes will oversee the UK and European operation of RWS Global’s 55+ ships, supporting client relationships, supplier partnerships, programme management, and collaborating closely with the production teams to develop and deliver best-in-class entertainment at sea. Barnes will relocate from Australia to the UK to oversee operations at RWS Global’s brand-new, state-of-the-art rehearsal studios in Milton Keynes, driving further production excellence, talent development, and innovation across the business.

Barnes brings more than 20 years of production and entertainment leadership experience with Carnival Corporation, most recently serving as Director of Entertainment for Australia. He also spent two years as Head of Entertainment at P&O Cruises Australia. Having worked extensively on both the client and supplier sides of the industry, his experience spans the full entertainment lifecycle, from creative development and show production to operational delivery, financial management, talent strategy, and organisational transformation.

“We are thrilled to have Jeremy join the team to enhance production operations for experiences at sea,” said Ryan Fitzgerald, RWS Global’s EVP, Sea Production. “As RWS Global continues to expand the scale and scope of our cruise entertainment offerings, his expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our operations and supporting our clients, partners, team and talent.”

“This role represents an exciting opportunity to combine my passion for cruise entertainment, guest experience, and operational excellence while working alongside one of the most innovative organisations serving the global cruise industry,” said Barnes. “I look forward to working with the talented team at RWS Global as we continue creating extraordinary experiences at sea and shaping the future of cruise entertainment.”