Man who died falling overboard from cruise ship named as boss of top UK firm

This is the first picture of a London businessman who drowned after falling overboard from the world's biggest cruise ship during a Caribbean voyage.

Holidaymaker Jonathan Pfahl, aged in his 30s, plunged from the Symphony of the Seas as the giant vessel sailed from Saint Kitts to Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.

A rescue boat was launched to save Mr Pfahl, who founded Rockstar Group, the UK's largest entrepreneur and mentoring firm, and his body was recovered in front of horrified passengers on the Royal Caribbean ship.

The dad-of-two, a former Goldman Sachs worker originally from Sydney, Australia, was reportedly on a family holiday to celebrate his wife Lisa's birthday when he died in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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Pr Pfahl's body will remain on board the ship until it arrives in Miami on Saturday, it was reported.

A friend close to Mr Pfahl said the businessman was holidaying with his London-born wife and two young children.

The friend told News.com.au: “It was his wife’s birthday family holiday.

“All we know is he went overboard early [in the morning] and the body has not been released off the ship in Miami yet. Hopefully [it will be released] Saturday."

Mr Pfahl's heartbroken friends and colleagues have paid tribute to him on social media following his death in international waters.

UK community organisation Yes Group wrote on Facebook: “We are all saddened to hear about the loss of Jon Pfahl – Jonathan spoke on our stage in London, his enthusiasm to make a difference and take people on a journey was infectious.

"We will all miss him RIP Jon."

Gateway2Enterprise manager Karen Gould wrote in a Facebook post: "I awoke this morning to hear some devastating news that my great friend and mentor Jonathan Pfahl died whilst on a holiday with his family.

"He fell overboard on a cruise ship.

"This talented young man was a great rockstar of entrepreneurs and a true friend I will miss you."

AmeriCamp co-founder Lee McAteer wrote: "JP was a true Rockstar and helped so many people get their businesses going.

"I can't believe I'm writing this.

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