CEO of DNV’s Energy Systems business area, leading a team of over 6,100 energy, digital, and data experts to help customers navigate the complex transition to a more sustainable, decarbonized energy future. He joined DNV in 2016.
Prior to his role at DNV, Ditlev was the Group President & CEO of global wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S between 2005 and 2013. Before this, he spent 20 years at global coatings manufacturer Hempel A/S, where he was Group President and CEO from 2000 to 2005. With over 30 years’ experience in the global energy industry and international leadership competence, Ditlev has been a driving force behind many global green investment initiatives, pushing the energy transition to the next level, including a role as Denmark’s Special Envoy for Climate and Energy in the lead up to UN Climate Summit in September 2019 in New York.
Diitlev has degrees in business administration, finance & accounting from Copenhagen Business School and has completed INSEAD’s General Management Programme.