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Feb 23 (LNGJ) - Tor E. Svensen, Group Executive Vice President of Europe’s largest classification society, DNV GL, has decided to retire from his position with effect from 1 August 2016. He will continue to work in the maritime industry and will, amongst other things, take up a role as professor at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, focusing on education and research related to safety at sea. Svensen’s career at DNV GL spanned more than 20 years and saw him lead the Maritime Business for more than a decade. “Tor has made an outstanding contribution to the company over these past 23 years, through a transformative period for both our industry and DNV GL,” said Remi Eriksen, Group President and Chief Executive of the DNV GL Group.