Vessel vetting and risk management company RightShip has replaced founder Warwick Norman as CEO.
It has brought in Martin Crawford-Brunt from class society DNV GL.
Crawford-Brunt will start on 12 March and brings more than 20 years of maritime sector experience to RightShip.
At DNV GL, he was responsible for leading significant change, transforming its business model and introducing innovative services, RightShip said.
He will initially be based at RightShip's London office.
The right man
Peter Mannion, RightShip chairman and general manager of marine operations at Rio Tinto, said: "Martin Crawford-Brunt is a highly respected and effective leader and the perfect candidate to lead RightShip through its next phase.
"We have been looking for a candidate who has the industry knowledge that will help us grow, as well as the personal attributes to lead and inspire a global team.
"I am confident that Martin possesses the right mix of maritime industry experience, management and leadership skills to continue the outstanding contribution made by Warwick Norman over the last 16 years."
Norman, who was recently awarded an Order of Australia for exceptional services to the maritime industry, finished as CEO of RightShip on 31 January.
He will continue to act as a consultant.
