ABM Announces Leadership Appointments
29 February 2024 - 12:00AM
ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility services,
infrastructure solutions, and parking management, today announced
enhancements to its leadership team, including the promotion of
Valerie Burd to lead the Company’s Business & Industry segment,
and the addition of external talent to drive future growth for the
Education segment as well as engineering solutions across the U.S.
“These leadership appointments are a testament
to ABM’s exciting trajectory, our relentless focus on growth in
these areas, and our ability to attract and retain the best talent
in the industry. These changes also reflect ABM’s commitment to
building a great culture and team through advancing our internal
talent as well as welcoming outside perspectives,” said Scott
Salmirs, President and CEO.
The following appointments reflect ABM’s
continued commitment to building the strongest team in the
industry, accelerating growth, executing its ELEVATE program, and
unlocking significant long-term value for the Company.
- Valerie Burd has
been promoted to President of Business & Industry (“B&I”),
ABM’s largest segment. In this new role, Valerie will lead the
segment’s North American growth and service delivery strategy to
drive profitability, gain operational efficiencies, and build upon
ABM’s capabilities through new offerings and innovations.With
nearly 20 years at ABM, including three years as President of the
Education segment, Valerie has demonstrated her ability to grow the
business, deliver strong results, and implement operational
improvements, while driving deeper client relationships and
championing our team members.Before joining ABM, Valerie held roles
with Tishman Speyer Properties, Jones Lang LaSalle and CBRE. She
has also served on the Board of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning
industry association.
- Scott Camp has
joined the Company as President of the Education segment, following
Valerie Burd’s promotion. In this role, Scott has leadership
responsibility for growing Education’s portfolio of grade K-12
school and higher education clients, expanding the scope of
services and solutions, developing talent, and continuing the
rollout of ELEVATE technology across the segment.With extensive
operations and business development experience, Scott comes to ABM
from Iron Mountain after serving in various leadership roles over
the last 20 years, including leading a billion-dollar book of
business with impressive financial results.
- Martin (Marty)
Montagne has joined the Company as SVP and President of
Engineering. In this newly established role, Marty will lead all of
ABM's engineering operations across the U.S., encompassing over
10,000 licensed engineers. He will also have responsibility for
ensuring that our engineering operations deliver sustainable
profitability while expanding our best-in-class capabilities to
maximize revenue-generating opportunities through cross-selling and
strong client partnerships.Most recently serving as President and
Chief Operating Officer of Conquest Firespray, a private
equity-backed manufacturing company, Marty previously served as
Managing Director of Engineering Services at Jones Lang LaSalle.
Prior to that, he held a variety of leadership roles at Johnson
Controls.
Rene Jacobsen, ABM’s Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer added, “I am very pleased with
Valerie’s well-earned promotion to lead our largest segment. Her
vision and passion for ABM, deep understanding of our clients and
business, and strong connection with our client-facing teams are
invaluable assets that will serve her well as she embarks on this
new opportunity.”
Jacobsen continued, “I am also thrilled that
Scott and Marty are joining us at a pivotal time in our growth and
transformation journey. Both are experienced and proven leaders in
the engineering and facility services industries, with each
bringing unique abilities to serve our clients in new ways, build
upon our collaborative culture, and grow our business.”
In their new roles, Valerie, Scott, and Marty
will all report directly to Jacobsen.
ABOUT ABMABM (NYSE: ABM) is one
of the world’s largest providers of facility services and
solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more
sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and
forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and
places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s
comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking,
electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging
infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and
mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of
industries—from commercial office buildings to universities,
airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and
distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in
1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue of $8
billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices
throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland
and other international locations. For more information, visit
www.abm.com.
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