David Wechsler has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of ABS Group, a management consulting subsidiary of classification society ABS, Spring, Texas.
Wechsler is a founding partner of the firm that became Hitachi Consulting and brings 35 years of experience in management consulting leadership across manufacturing, consumer products, sustainable energy, automotive, technology, and services industries.
Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS chairman and CEO, said, “David brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record that aligns well with the vision of ABS Group. A seasoned leader, he has been involved in more than a dozen acquisitions throughout his career — an invaluable asset as we look to grow. His understanding of mergers and strategic growth, coupled with a commitment to innovation, positions ABS Group for exciting opportunities on the horizon.”
Wechsler said, “ABS Group is a recognized safety leader with world-class capabilities in process safety, risk management, and asset performance management. This is a great foundation to build on. I am proud to lead their incredible team and support their mission to improve performance and reduce risk in a changing world.”
ABS Group operates with more than 1,200 professionals globally and provides risk management solutions and certification services through its subsidiaries ABSG Consulting Inc. and ABS Quality Evaluations. The company serves the marine and offshore, oil, gas, and chemical, government, power and energy, and industrial sectors.
