24 March 2026 – HAV Design has appointed Robert Myrene as Chief Designer, strengthening its focus on strategic design, innovation and the development of vessel concepts that combine high functionality with a distinctive visual identity.
Myrene joins from the role of COO & CMO at Maritime Partner. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, he brings extensive expertise in maritime design, product development and design leadership.
At HAV Design, he will play a key role in setting direction and developing new vessel concepts that challenge established boundaries of form and function.
“Robert brings experience, perspective and execution capability that align perfectly with the direction HAV Design has chosen. For us, this role is about strengthening our strategic design direction and maintaining strong momentum in innovation as we develop new solutions for our clients,” says Richard Schofield, Managing Director of HAV Design.
Schofield describes the appointment as a natural next step for the company.
“HAV Design has, over time, built a strong professional environment and a clear position within ship design. With Robert, we gain an important voice in our continued work – someone who can challenge us to think even more boldly about how the vessels of the future should look and perform. We will build on our strong foundation while developing solutions that surprise and inspire.”
At HAV Design, design is about understanding developments in the market and technology and translating these into relevant and compelling concepts.
“It was particularly the level of ambition in the role and the strength of the design environment that motivated me. HAV Design was clear in its focus on innovation and its ambition to make a distinct impact on the development of future vessels, which I found highly inspiring. It is a direction I look forward to being part of,” says Robert Myrene.
As Chief Designer, he will contribute to further developing the company’s design direction and help shape innovative concepts in the years ahead.
For further information, please contact:
Richard Schofield, Managing Director at HAV Design
Mobile: +47 90 62 76 33
richard.schofield@havdesign.no
HAV Design is a subsidiary of HAV Group which is listed on Euonext Growth Oslo.