ABS appoints new vice president of marketing

Jessica Mahaffey joined ABS in 2019 as senior director of corporate affairs. Previously she was vice president of external affairs at Direct Energy, where she held several marketing, communications, and regulatory senior leadership positions.

Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS chair, president and chief executive said that Jessica was a strong leader for the company’s marketing and communications team. “I am confident she will spread the message about ABS and its important work right across the industry, inspiring our colleagues, clients and members with the exciting developments we are delivering on a regular basis,” he said.

Ms Mahaffey graduated from Baylor University with a degree in journalism and public relations and a secondary concentration in marketing and management.

“The ABS mission is more important today than ever before, playing a crucial role in advancing the cause of safety for the marine and offshore industries,” said Ms Mahaffey. “Communications is critical to the success of our mission and I am proud to lead the team at this exciting time both for the business and the industry.”