American Bureau of Shipping appoints Christopher Wiernicki as CEO

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has appointed Christopher Wiernicki as its Chief Executive Officer. He will replace the outgoing CEO, Robert Somerville, who will remain as Chairman. Mr Wiernicki will also retain his current responsibilities as the Bureau’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

Commenting on the transition, Mr Wiernicki noted:

“The scope of classification services has expanded significantly over the last few years and it is clear that it will continue to change at an even more rapid pace. ABS is determined to be the leader in defining the role of class in this new environment. My primary focus will be to ensure that ABS is at the forefront when it comes to providing the innovative products and efficient services that will define ABS as the class society of the future.”

The outgoing CEO said:

“It is important for our clients and employees that we maintain a consistent management and operational philosophy – one that is firmly committed to ABS’ mission. It is a reflection of both our management strength and our commitment to continued expansion that I can relinquish the CEO responsibilities in April. This will allow me to better focus on charting the strategy that will help secure the future of ABS for the coming decades.”

Mr Wiernicki has been with ABS for 17 years, having joined in 1993 as the Vice President of the Bureau’s Americas division.

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