Posted on October 29, 2025
(HOUSTON) ABS has appointed David Wechsler, a founding partner of the firm that became Hitachi Consulting, as the new Chief Executive Officer for ABS Group.
Wechsler has a distinguished 35-year career in management consulting leadership positions across manufacturing, consumer products, sustainable energy, automotive, technology and services industries. He has grown multiple consulting practices, demonstrating expertise in leading complex operations and driving growth.
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 joins at an exciting time for ABS Group, which has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s best management consulting firms for two consecutive years.
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.”
More information on ABS Group is available here.
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About ABS Group
ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (ABS Group) is comprised of ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting) and ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE). ABS Group provides risk management solutions and certification services worldwide that help clients address the safety, integrity, quality and environmental efficiency of critical assets and operations. Headquartered in Spring, Texas, ABS Group operates with more than 1200 professionals across the globe, serving the marine and offshore, oil, gas and chemical, government, power and energy and industrial sectors. ABS Group is a subsidiary of ABS (www.eagle.org), a leading marine and offshore classification society.
