Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen
CEO Maritime, DNV
Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen is listed as CEO Maritime, DNV. Knut is scheduled to speak at World Maritime Merchants Forum 2026 on 16 November 2026.
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About
Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen currently serves as DNV's Group President and CEO. Prior to this role, he led DNV Maritime, where he was appointed Maritime CEO in August 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was awarded a First Class Honour’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 1990.
Upcoming
World Maritime Merchants Forum 2026 16 November 2026 – 17 November 2026
- Fireside Chats Moderator · 16 November 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Knut at events on B2DB.
- Richard Hext Chairman · Vanmar Shipping Ltd. 1 shared session
Others from DNV
- Dr Sarah Kimpton Vice President, UK & Ireland, Energy Systems 1 session