FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has served as president and chief executive officer of Celebrity Cruises since December 2014. Prior to that, she served in other cruise industry roles.

On Friday, AutoNation said it appointed Lutoff-Perlo to its board, a move that was effective Feb. 3.

She will serve as an independent director for the company.

From 2012 to 2014, Lutoff-Perlo was executive vice president, operations for Royal Caribbean International, RCL. She was senior vice president, hotel operations for Celebrity Cruises from 2007 to 2012, and from 2005 to 2007 she was with Celebrity Cruises as vice president, onboard revenue.

From 1985 to 2005, Lutoff-Perlo held senior positions with Royal Caribbean International.

AutoNation executive chairman Mike Jackson said he was happy to have Lutoff-Perlo join AutoNation’s board.

“We look forward to the experience and insight that she will bring to the board, which include operational innovation and customer experience expertise,” Jackson said in a news release.