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Viking Appoints Leah Talactac as Chief Executive Officer and Linh Banh as CFO

PUBLIC · VIKMay 14, 2026

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Viking

Linh Banh
Woodland HillsLeisureTravelTourism

Description

Viking Holdings Ltd has announced a leadership transition where Leah Talactac has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Linh Banh has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant shift in the company's executive structure.

Quick answer

Viking Appoints Leah Talactac as Chief Executive Officer and Linh Banh as CFO (May 14, 2026). Viking is based in Woodland Hills, California, United States.

Who is the new Chief Financial Officer at Viking?
Viking named Linh Banh Chief Financial Officer, announced May 14, 2026.
What did Viking announce on May 14, 2026?
Viking Holdings Ltd has announced a leadership transition where Leah Talactac has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Linh Banh has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant shift in the company's executive structure.
What does Viking do?
Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world.
Where is Viking based?
Viking is based in Woodland Hills, California, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
NusaTrip (May 13, 2026), Viking Cruises Ltd (May 17, 2026), TEG (May 21, 2026) and The Bermuda Tourism Authority (May 22, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Viking.

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Company Information

Company

Viking

Location

Woodland Hills, California, United States

About

Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.

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