Richard Tao
Business Development Leader Maritime Advisory, Americas
DNV
Richard Tao is a Business Development Leader for Maritime Advisory in the Americas, supporting clients across Canada, the United States, and South America. Based in Miami, he brings more than 30 years of industry experience spanning technical, commercial, and ESG due diligence for maritime and energy enterprises.
Richard’s core expertise covers the full life cycle of maritime and offshore assets, including concept development, construction, operation, and decommissioning. He has worked extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America, with a strong focus on decarbonization, digitalization, green and sustainable finance, and related technical and commercial due diligence within the maritime sector.
He holds a Master of Management and a Master of Engineering and is recognized for bridging technical depth with commercial and strategic insight to support clients navigating energy transition and sustainability challenges.
