Nicola Privato

Nicola Privato is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and technical management, currently serving as Presidente of Associazione Conforma since April 2024. At DNV GL since February 2014, Nicola holds multiple roles, including Global Director of Operations and Technical, Country Chair for Italy & Malta, and Managing Director for Southern Europe & Africa. Previous roles at DNV GL include Operations Manager and Business Units Manager, overseeing significant revenue-generating business lines. With a career spanning over three decades, Nicola's earlier positions include Technical Manager and Project Manager at Det Norske Veritas, along with engineering roles in the offshore industry and consulting. Nicola's educational background includes a Master of Science in Naval Science and Operational Studies from Istituto Universitario Navale, supplemented by training in digital transformation from INSEAD and other institutions.