Wiernicki brings more than four decades of commercial, government and international experience in marine and offshore design, operations, infrastructure and safety management, ports and bunkering, digitalisation, cyber security, and clean energy transition.
During his fourteen-year tenure leading ABS, a global organisation in classification, certification and verification for marine and offshore assets, he guided the enterprise to a leading global market position in marine and offshore classification. He also expanded the company into higher-value consulting and software services and increased investment in digital platforms, advanced analytics, and research and development.
Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said: “Chris’ disciplined approach to growth, innovation, and responsible operations will be highly valuable as we continue our evolution as a global vacation leader. In addition, his deep marine industry expertise brings important perspective to our Board as we continue to scale responsibly.”
Prior to stepping down from ABS, Wiernicki served as Chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies. He also held several senior roles at ABS, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and President and Chief Operating Officer of ABS Europe Ltd.
He was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering in 2021 for his leadership in ship and offshore engineering and, in 2022, was selected to serve on the Marine Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and has held senior advisory roles on the White House National Infrastructure Advisory Council and the U.S. Marine Transportation Board.
Wiernicki holds a master’s degree in ocean engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a master’s degree in structural engineering from George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Vanderbilt University
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