Mr. Wiernicki served as Chairman and CEO of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a leading maritime classification society, from 2011 through 2025. Prior to that role, he held other senior positions at ABS, including president and chief operating officer and chief technology officer. Mr. Wiernicki is a recognized expert in the marine sector, member of the International Maritime Hall of Fame and recipient of numerous industry, government and academic accolades. Mr. Wiernicki brings to the Board vast executive leadership experience in global maritime, technology, and energy businesses, including his tenure as Chairman and CEO of ABS. His deep expertise in engineering, safety, risk management, and technology driven transformation enables him to provide strong oversight of strategy, innovation, and enterprise risk. As a member of the Marine Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and service through senior advisory roles on the White House National Infrastructure Advisory Council and the U.S. Marine Transportation Board, Mr. Wiernicki's background contributes additional perspective to complex operational, regulatory, and sustainability matters.