Based in Singapore, Cristina Saenz de Santa María was appointed Interim CEO Maritime as of February 2026 and is responsible for maritime operations globally. Cristina joined DNV Maritime in 2005, and most recently served as its Chief Operating Officer from January 2025 to February 2026.

Cristina has held a wide range of technical and leadership positions across Europe, Africa, and Asia throughout her tenure at DNV. Her career has spanned ship newbuilding and operations as a surveyor and project manager in Spain, Portugal, South Korea, and Norway, followed by senior management roles in Norway, Africa, and Singapore.

A native of Madrid, Cristina holds a Master of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and an MBA from IE Business School.