Torstein Hagen Steps Down as Viking CEO, Handing the Helm to Leah Talactac

May 15, 2026 - 02:00
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For nearly three decades, Torstein Hagen has been the undisputed architect of Viking, guiding the brand from a modest four-ship river operation in 1997 into a global luxury powerhouse spanning the world’s rivers, oceans, and furthest expedition reaches. Now, 29 years into that journey, the visionary founder is adjusting his course and passing the day-to-day wheel to a trusted navigator.