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ABS Introduces New Management


ABS Introduces New Management in Europe and Asia


ABS will introduce new senior management in its Europe and Pacific divisions. William J. Sember, currently President and COO, ABS Europe Ltd, based in London, will return to Houston as Vice President Global Marketing, responsible for further developing client relations in all sectors.

Todd Grove, President and COO of the Pacific Division of ABS will move from Singapore to London, assuming the position of President and COO, ABS Europe Ltd. Grove has previously served as President of the Americas Division of ABS and, prior to that, as Vice President Western Europe, based in London.

Mark McGrath will be promoted to replace Grove as President and COO of the Pacific Division of ABS, located at the Divisional headquarters in Singapore. McGrath has been serving as Senior Vice President Operations for the Pacific Division.

Taking over from McGrath as Senior Vice President Operations, will be Eric Kleess, currently Vice President Northern Pacific Region. Kleess will move to Singapore from the Regional headquarters in Korea. Replacing Kleess will be Stephen Auger who will move to Korea from Qatar where he is currently serving as Vice President, Middle East Region within ABS Europe.