
At DVK Consulting, we understand that leadership, experience, and clear communication are essential in complex coastal and marine environments. Every engagement is led by a senior professional who brings grounded insight, practical planning, and the ability to keep momentum in high-stakes situations. Our approach is built on accountability, respect for stakeholders, and a strong focus on results.

Brandt Douglas von Krieger, MBA, PMP, MNI
President & Founder
Brandt Douglas von Krieger is President of DVK Consulting. The firm was founded in 2018. It provides risk management, regulatory strategy, and emergency response advisory services to governments, Indigenous nations, and industry across the maritime and natural resource sectors.
Brandt leads the firm’s advisory work directly. He draws on a network of technical and operational partners for larger projects.
Brandt commanded vessels and led emergency response operations on the BC coast. He later moved into national program leadership, where he was responsible for environmental response infrastructure across federal, Indigenous, and industry governance structures. He currently serves as an IMO Delegate at MEPC, PPR, and SDC committee sessions.
He holds an MBA in Maritime Operations, awarded with Distinction by the University of Plymouth. He completed the Executive Finance Programme at Oxford’s Saïd Business School and the Governance Essentials Programme through the Institute of Corporate Directors at Rotman. He is the author of three books on maritime risk and regulatory policy, used in cadet officer training programs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Brandt is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
Our Extended Network
DVK Consulting works with a trusted group of professionals across emergency management, Indigenous relations, environmental science, legal advisory, and marine logistics. This network allows us to scale and adapt to the needs of each client while maintaining senior oversight and continuity throughout the project.
At DVK Consulting, we focus on what works. Whether you are launching a new initiative, preparing for emergencies, or building long-term partnerships, we bring experience, discipline, and a steady hand to support your success.