Category: Executive Moves

DNV appoints Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen to head group temporarily, with CEO on medical leave DNV Maritime chief executive Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen will run DNV operations while long-serving chief executive Remi Eriksen undergoes treatment for cancer Jamey Go to rivieramm

Citi shipping head Michael Parker hands over Poseidon Principles chair The architect of the Poseidon Principles climate impact transparency initiative, which counts 75% of shipping’s financiers as members, Michael Parker, stepped down from his role as chairman on 31 December 2025 Jamey Go to rivieramm

ETA elects new chair as Mattias Hellstrom steps down   Arjen van Dijk has been voted in as the new chairman after the resignation of Mattias Hellstrom Martyn Go to rivieramm

Next IACS safety panel chair announced General manager of Korean Register will lead a joint classification society panel focused on improving maritime safety Martyn Go to rivieramm

US-based Fincantieri Marine Group names new CEO Leadership transition ’comes at a pivotal moment for the US shipbuilding industry,’ with Trump administration putting domestic shipbuilding on strategic agenda Riviera Go to rivieramm

GTCR backs maritime veteran Singh to launch Maris Investments Chicago-based private equity firm GTCR has partnered with maritime industry leader Manish Singh to form Maris Investments Edwin Go to rivieramm

European Tugowners Association chair elected Svitzer chief commercial officer Mattias Hellström will represent the European towage industry for the next two years Martyn Go to rivieramm

Rolls-Royce appoints head of Italian marine group Christian Paolini is the new head of Team Italia Marine following 20 years working in the maritime and technology sectors Martyn Go to rivieramm

ABS chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki to retire Christopher J Wiernicki has announced he will step down as chairman and chief executive and retire at the end of 2025, after 14 years at the helm of ABS Jamey Go to rivieramm

MSC’s Bud Darr appointed CLIA president Cruise Lines International Association’s global executive committee has appointed Charles ’Bud’ Darr as president and chief executive from 3 February 2025 Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Lila Global appoints chief maritime strategy and innovation officer Dr Abdul Rahim has been appointed Lila Global’s chief maritime strategy and innovation officer Edwin Go to rivieramm

Key board appointment at Scottish multimodal trust port Port of Aberdeen has strengthened its expertise in providing energy-related services with a new board appointment Martyn Go to rivieramm

International Seaways chairman steps down Douglas Wheat has resigned and will be replaced as chairman by Ian Blackley Riviera Go to rivieramm

Intertanko: changes at the top Tim Wilkins to succeed Katharina Stanzel as managing director from 1 January 2025 Riviera Go to rivieramm

Mooreast targets offshore wind sector with Eirik Ellingsen appointment Mr Ellingsen will help the company address the floating offshore wind market David Go to rivieramm

Ørsted group EVP and CEO Americas leaves company for GE Vernova Wind energy developer’s US boss David Hardy is to leave the company at the end of November after nearly five years in leadership roles David Go to rivieramm

Purus appoints Håkon Vevang as chief commercial officer Mr Vevang joins fast-expanding offshore wind vessel owner from Edda Wind, a well-known owner of service operation vessels David Go to rivieramm