DNV Maritime appoints Sterri as new Offshore Classification Director

“Offshore classification has long been part of the bed rock of DNV,” says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV Maritime. “The complexity in design and build, environmental demands, and above all the need to ensure safety, requires close cooperation, efficiency, and deep technical understanding. I am delighted that Torgeir has accepted the role of Offshore Classification Director. His broad industry knowledge, coupled with extensive international experience, means our customers can be confident we will continue to deliver quality as the transformation of the industry accelerates.”

In his new role, Torgeir Sterri will be based in Norway, heading up the global Offshore Class organization, comprising over 130 employees based primarily in Norway and Singapore. He succeeds Geir Fuglerud, who has been appointed CEO of DNV’s Supply Chain & Product Assurance business area.

“I am very pleased to be taking on this new role,” says Torgeir Sterri. “Whether in oil and gas, renewable energy, or new ocean space activities like aquaculture, the offshore sector will remain vitally important over the coming years. In offshore wind alone, the expected scale of the roll-out towards 2030 is remarkable. It is a very exciting time ahead and at DNV we want to utilise our experience and knowledge to act as a key enabler of the sector’s expansion – in cooperation with our customers and stakeholders.”

A naval architect, Torgeir Sterri graduated from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and has held a variety of managerial positions in DNV, including assignments as Regional Manager for West Europe (since 2018), Greater China (2013 to 2017) and Central Europe (2010 to 2013).

Lucas Ribeiro has succeeded Sterri in the role of Regional Manager for West Europe.

Lucas Ribeiro has worked in DNV for the past 35 years, holding different positions in South America, Asia, and Europe. Prior to his role as Area Manager for Iberia, Italy and Malta, Mr Ribeiro headed the Quality & Production team in the Benelux region, and later was Area Manager for Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand & Brunei.