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New COO for DNVPS in Europe
DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) has hired Tejs Beltov, previously the managing director of Lloyd's Register Consulting A/S, as its new chief operating officer for Europe, the firm said in an emailed statement.
Beltov replaced Bill Stamatopoulos, who moved to the role of group commercial director, where he will develop and carry out commercial and marketing strategy, manage customer relationships, and develop the business.
Beltov, a graduate of the Technical University of Denmark, served as first lieutenant in the Royal Danish Navy and has worked for several major maritime and shipping-related companies.
"We are very pleased to have a maritime heavyweight like Tejs join our management team," said DNVPS CEO Eirik Andreassen.
"With his expertise and solid background in working with and for our clients from the shipping industry, Tejs will definitely be a huge asset to our company as we raise the bar for testing and surveys in the maritime industry.
Beltov said he will work with the company in its "next phase of growth.
"I also look forward to continue collaborating with my current and expanded network of clients, partners and friends in the maritime industry as DNVPS augments its portfolio to bring even more value for its clients," he said.
DNVPS was purchased by private equity firm IK Investment Partners (IK) last year after former parent company DNV merged with Germanischer Lloyd SE (GL).
