DNV GL: "Challenging Markets Ahead" as Remi Eriksen Named New Group CEO

Remi Eriksen will succeed Henrik O. Madsen as the company’s new Group President & CEO.

DNV GL Thursday announced that Remi Erikson will be succeeding Henrik O. Madsen as Group President and CEO.

Speaking on his promotion, Eriksen said, "We now see challenging market developments in both the maritime and oil and gas industries."

"DNV GL will not remain unaffected, but I have strong confidence in our ability to constantly improve and develop our services.

"Even in tough markets, there will be a need for expert advice and services that can help improve efficiency, qualify new cost-effective technologies, and that can help drive standardization of specifications and work processes – just to mention a few examples.

"In the energy sector and the business assurance market, I expect positive development in the next few years," added Eriksen, who has been with DNV Gl for 22 years.

Eriksen noted that under his leadership DNV GL will continue to make investments in people, R&D and innovation to develop new thinking, insights and solutions to the benefit its customers.

Leif-Arne Langøy, Chairman of the Board of DNV GL Group said of the appointment, "Eriksen has a solid track-record in leading positions within the company for two decades."

"He has gained extensive international experience in the oil & gas, maritime, and renewable energy industries, and has led our 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.

"In addition to his strong performance in managing the integration of DNV and GL, Eriksen has deep knowledge of our core markets and key industry technologies.

"Not least, he has displayed an acknowledged ability to foresee industry challenges and drive responsive solutions," added Langøy. 

On Monday, DNV GL reported that it has seen combined revenues in 2014 rise 10 percent in the first year that Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd SE (GL) have operated as one merged company.