Christopher J. Wiernicki

Christopher J. Wiernicki
Head and shoulders photo of Chris Wiernicki
Born (1958-09-29) September 29, 1958
Nationality American
Occupation Naval architect, engineer, businessperson
Title

Chairman, President & CEO of American Bureau of Shipping.

Chairman of ABS Group of Companies.

Christopher J. Wiernicki (born Sept. 29, 1958) is a naval architect, engineer, and businessperson. He is the Chairman, President, and CEO of American Bureau of Shipping,[1] an international classification society, and also serves as Chairman of ABS Group of Companies, a global risk consulting and technical services company.[2]

Wiernicki obtained his BS degree in Civil Engineering from Vanderbilt University, an MS degree in Structural Engineering from George Washington University, and an MS degree in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[3] He also completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.[3]

Prior to joining ABS in 1993, Wiernicki was President and CEO of Designers and Planners Inc., a naval architecture firm.[1]

In 2013, Wiernicki was inducted into the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science Hall of Fame.[4] He received The Vice Admiral Emory S. “Jerry” Land Medal from the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers for Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field.[5] In 2016, Wiernicki was inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame[6] and received the Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award from the United Seamen's Service.[7] He has been awarded honorary Doctor of Science degrees from Maine Maritime Academy[8] and State University of New York Maritime College.[9] Wiernicki served as Chairman of Council of the International Association of Classification Societies from 2015-2016.[10][11]

References

  1. 1 2 mmonbaron. "Christopher Wiernicki".
  2. ↑ Audrey Leon. "Christopher Wiernicki, new chairman of ABS and ABS Group, celebrates 20 years this year - OE Digital".
  3. 1 2 http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=41841998&privcapId=4217113
  4. ↑ "2013 Inductees - SEAS - The George Washington University - The George Washington University".
  5. ↑ "Vice Admiral Emory S. "Jerry" Land Medal".
  6. ↑ http://www.motivatorsconference.com/html_pgs/conf.html/press-release-2016.html
  7. ↑ http://www.professionalmariner.com/Web-Bulletin-2016/Imperatore-Marcus-Wiernicki-to-receive-Admiral-of-the-Ocean-Sea-Awards
  8. ↑ "Maine Maritime Academy".
  9. ↑ "Christopher J. Wiernicki Awarded Honorary Doctor of Science". The Maritime Executive.
  10. ↑ "IACS".
  11. ↑ http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/news/iacs-chairman-term-concludes-urges-291456
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