- DNV Maritime introduces the new role of Maritime COO to enhance operational efficiency.
- Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria has been appointed to this position and will be based in Singapore.
- Her role will focus on global coordination, operational growth, and customer engagement.
- She brings extensive maritime experience, having worked across multiple regions in ship surveying, project management, and leadership roles.
- This strategic move underscores DNV Maritime’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and operational capabilities.
The maritime industry is evolving rapidly, facing increasing complexities in its operating environment and expanding stakeholder networks. To navigate these challenges and seize new opportunities, DNV Maritime has introduced a new leadership role—the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, global coordination, and customer engagement.
A Key Appointment for Future Growth
Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria has been appointed as the first Maritime COO and will be based in Singapore. In her new role, she will focus on streamlining communication between regional teams and central functions, strengthening operational capabilities in key growth markets, and working closely with global customers.
“It is an exciting time for the maritime industry, and I am proud to play my part in supporting our customers as they navigate the complexities ahead,” says Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria. “I am delighted to take on this new role and look forward to driving greater collaboration and innovation to enhance our operational capabilities and customer impact.”
A Wealth of Experience in Maritime Leadership
Since joining DNV in 2005, Saenz de Santa Maria has accumulated extensive expertise across the maritime sector. Her career spans ship surveying, project management, and senior leadership roles across Spain, Portugal, South Korea, Norway, Africa, and Singapore. Before assuming this new role, she served as Regional Manager for South East Asia, Pacific, and India.
Saenz de Santa Maria holds a Master of Science degree in Naval Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, and an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid.
A Vision for Enhanced Maritime Operations
“The maritime industry is navigating growing complexities, from its operating environment to the expanding network of diverse stakeholders it serves and interacts with,” says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV Maritime. “To address these challenges and seize new opportunities, the addition of a COO strengthens our leadership team, ensuring we are well-positioned to meet evolving business needs.”
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