Holland America Line’s Denella Ri’chard, senior director, trade communications and engagement, was named as one of The Network Journal’s 25 Influential Black Women in Business. Ri’chard, who also is a member of the cruise line’s Sales Leadership Team, was honored by the magazine at a luncheon in New York City last Friday.
The Network Journal’s 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards honors women whose professional achievements have significantly impacted an industry or profession and who also have made an important contribution to their community. In addition to the awards ceremony, Ri’chard will be profiled in the spring 2018 issue of the magazine.
“Anyone who has met Denella can quickly see that she’s an incredible leader in our organization and throughout the cruise industry, and her dynamic personality certainly contributes to her success,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president. “Congratulations on this well-deserved honor and being included in this incredible group of accomplished women.”
“We are honored to once again highlight the careers of 25 women who are corporate and community leaders. Their passion for their work and love for community are models for all women in the United States and abroad. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, this is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of these women in business, health, entertainment and non-profit sectors,” said TNJ Publisher and CEO Aziz Gueye Adetimirin.
Ri’chard earned the award from TNJ for her contributions to the cruise industry, as well as her dedication to the South Florida community where she resides. She helps with fundraising and volunteers for Seafarer’s House and teaches oratorical skills to high school students through a program of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She is a former board member of The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis.
Ri’chard sits on the Allied Marketing Committee and is an active member of the American Society of Travel Agents and of Cruise Lines International Association where she serves on the Trade Relations Committee.
“I am proud, humbled and grateful to be selected among this group of influential and distinguished women who are being honored by The Network Journal,” said Ri’chard. “Thank you to TNJ for this incredible recognition and for bringing this powerful group of women together to celebrate excellence, diversity and inclusion.”
