ABS has appointed David Wechsler as the new CEO of the ABS Group. The experienced management consultant will drive the company’s growth in the areas of security, risk and asset management.
In April, the US classification society had announced that Christopher Wiernicki would be stepping down as CEO of the company at the end of the year.
Now, David Wechsler has been appointed as his successor as CEO of the ABS Group. Wechsler reportedly looks back on a 35-year career in management consulting leadership positions in the manufacturing, consumer goods, sustainable energy, automotive, technology and services sectors. He has successfully built several consulting organizations and has extensive experience in managing complex business processes and driving growth.
Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO of ABS, said: “David brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record that aligns well with ABS Group’s vision. As a seasoned executive, he has been involved in more than a dozen acquisitions during his career – an invaluable asset to our growth strategy. His understanding of mergers and strategic expansion, coupled with a clear focus on innovation, positions ABS Group for exciting future opportunities.”
According to ABS, Wechsler is taking over the company at an exciting time. ABS Group has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s best management consulting firms for two consecutive years
“ABS Group is a recognized safety leader with world-class capabilities in process safety, risk management and asset performance management. This is an excellent foundation on which to build. I am proud to lead this great team and support its mission to improve performance and reduce risk in a changing world,” said Wechsler.
