Bureau Veritas: new head for DACH region and Russia
Bureau Veritas (BV), a provider in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, has appointed Rolf Stiefel as its new regional chief executive based in Hamburg (Germany), responsible for Central Europe - Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. He will be based in the BV regional office in Hamburg. He succeeds Hans Gaetjens who is retiring in July following a two month hand-over period.
Stiefel is an experienced industry professional who for 17 years has been leading engine sales for WinGD’s slow speed diesel and gas engines including developing the market for WinGD’s X-DF gas fuelled engine. He is also well known for his commitment at the forefront of the technical and environmental issues facing the marine industry.
Stiefel: ‘The marine industry will need safe, reliable and feasible technical solutions and services to be ready for the future. By joining the Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore team I hope to be able to help our clients to realise their ambitions." (mw)