Henrik O. Madsen

Henrik Overgaard Madsen (born 27 July 1953) is a businessperson and engineer, and was chief executive officer of DNV GL between 2006 and 2015.[1][2]

Madsen is educated with a PhD in civil and structural engineering from the Technical University of Denmark, where he also held a position as professor within structural mechanics. He started working for DNV as chief scientist in structural reliability analysis, working to introduce structural reliability methods in the standard setting work of the oil and gas industry. He was elected into the United States Offshore Energy Center Technology Hall of Fame as an offshore pioneer in 2002. He has published several books and more than 80 papers within this area.

For DNV, Madsen has headed the maritime, energy and industry, and research business areas, as well as being regional manager in Japan and Denmark. He is also a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

References

  1. ↑ Det Norske Veritas. "DNV Management". Retrieved 2008-11-17.
  2. ↑ Marine Log (2005-12-16). "DNV names new CEO". Retrieved 2008-11-17.


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