DNV GL gets new CEO

Classification society DNV GL informed that Remi Eriksen has accepted the position as the new Group President & CEO.

Eriksen replaces the current Group President & CEO Henrik O. Madsen, DNV GL said in a statement.

Eriksen has a solid track-record in leading positions within the company for two decades. He has gained international experience in the oil & gas, maritime, and renewable energy industries, and has led DNV GL’s operations in Asia, Europe and the Americas. His success in these positions led him to his current role as DNV GL Group Chief Operating Officer, according to the statement.

In addition to his strong performance in managing the integration of DNV and GL, Eriksen has deep knowledge of the group’s core markets and key industry technologies. Not least, he has displayed an acknowledged ability to foresee industry challenges and drive responsive solutions, the statement said.

Commenting on what awaits in the future, Eriksen sad he expects positive development in the next few years.

“I believe the future will be characterized by a very complex and fast-changing world and a period of slower global growth. However, the world economy is still on track to more than double in size over the next 40 years,” Eriksen said.

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