Norway, Sept. 23 -- DNV has appointed Rob van der Spek as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Manager for its Industrial Services business unit, a newly created role focused on accelerating the practical use of AI, digital tools and innovation across inspection and assurance services.The appointment reflects growing customer demand for faster, smarter and more efficient inspection and assurance, while supporting DNV's ambition to use data and technology to create greater value across the asset lifecycle.The shift is already visible in the market. A 2025 DNV survey of 1,160 companies across Europe, North America, Central and South America and Asia found that 60% intend to use AI-driven applications in their operations in the next yea...