Defense & Maritime Executive
Georgios Nanos
Dipl.-Ing. · MBA · 20+ years leading defense, naval, and maritime programs internationally.
20+
Years in Defense & Maritime
4
Countries of Operation
13
Roles Across the Value Chain
4×
Revenue Growth at DNV
Background
Data-driven leader.
RWTH Aachen alumnus with a Diplom-Ingenieur in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology and an MBA. Over 20 years of international leadership across Defense, Naval Systems, Maritime, and Digital Solutions.
Track record in building and leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale programs and bids, and driving commercial growth — including quadrupling annual turnover at DNV. Deep expertise across the full defense and maritime value chain, from systems engineering to C-level advisory.
Operates at the intersection of technology and business: translating complex engineering environments into clear strategic decisions.
Core Competencies
Cross-functional Leadership
Building and directing diverse, international teams across engineering, sales, and consulting functions.
Program & Project Management
Large-scale defense and maritime programs from bid to delivery, on time and within scope.
Systems Engineering
Naval underwater systems, functional integration, technical contract negotiation.
Digital Transformation
Maritime software solutions, AI implementation, process digitalization for naval and industrial clients.
Auditing & Compliance
International operational, financial, and compliance audits across defense subsidiaries.
Business Development & Sales Leadership
P&L ownership, strategic bids, key account management across SEMEA and European markets.
Current Company
Previous Companies
Past Collaborations, Clients & Partners
Experience
Principal Project Manager
Thales
Defense systems program management.
01/2025 – Present
Kiel, Germany
Principal
digitalsalt
Senior consulting across defense and maritime digitalization programs; naval systems, digital transformation.
03/2020 – 12/2024
Germany
Regional Sales Manager EMEA
DNV
Managed EMEA region; quadrupled annual turnover; led large-scale maritime software bids.
04/2014 – 02/2020
Hamburg, Germany
Senior Auditor — Defense
ThyssenKrupp AG
Operational, financial, and compliance audits across international defense subsidiaries.
12/2011 – 03/2014
Essen, Germany
Systems Engineer & Project Manager
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Functional integration and project management for underwater naval systems.
03/2006 – 11/2011
Kiel, Germany
Education
Dipl.-Ing. Electrical Engineering
RWTH Aachen
2000–2004
Thesis Grade: 1.3
Leadership and Communication — Professional Certificate
Harvard University
2024
Online
Digital Transformation & Innovation Certificate
INSEAD
2019
Athens
MBA
FOM University
2010–2012
Finance Grade: 1.0
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