David Walker

Chief Group Development Officer, DNV GL Group

David Walker is currently Chief Group Development Officer of the DNV GL Group, the world’s largest maritime class society, a premier global power & transmission and oil & gas assurer and consultancy, a leading management system certifier, and technical software house. The company is dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Formerly CEO of DNV GL Energy, the world’s largest group of renewables consultants, and before that CEO of DNV KEMA, the world’s leading power TIC company. Previously an executive for BHP Billiton Petroleum operations covering the North Sea, North Africa, Asia and Australia, he also held various senior roles in Amoco in exploration and production. In his current role, David is responsible for DNV GL’s strategy development, M&A, R&D, and sustainability programs and is a member of the Executive Committee.