ABM Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Key Highlights
- ➤Rene Jacobsen will retire as ABM’s Chief Operating Officer after 14 years.
- ➤Richard Sykes named President, Facility Solutions, effective November 1, 2026.
- ➤Mark Hawkinson named President, Engineering & Infrastructure Solutions, effective November 1, 2026.
Expert Statements
Scott Salmirs, President and CEO of ABM
“Richard and Mark each bring deep industry experience, proven operational expertise and strong client relationships to these new leadership roles.”
Scott Salmirs, President and CEO of ABM
“ABM has a strong foundation and a clear roadmap for growth, and these appointments reflect the depth of our leadership team and are well-aligned with our future trajectory. Together, Richard and Mark will provide focused, experienced leadership across key areas of our business, and I am excited for them to lead our operations as we continue driving possibility for those we serve every day.”
Scott Salmirs, President and CEO of ABM
“Rene has been central to strengthening ABM’s operating foundation and discipline, advancing collaboration across our businesses and developing the leadership bench that will support ABM’s continued momentum. His leadership has made a lasting impact, and I am deeply grateful for his dedicated service and partnership. I wish him a well-earned and fulfilling retirement.”
Rene Jacobsen, former Chief Operating Officer of ABM
“It has been a privilege to serve as COO and to have been part of ABM’s story for well over a decade.”
Rene Jacobsen, former Chief Operating Officer of ABM
“What makes ABM so special is the focus and execution of our team in serving our clients, supporting our team members, and growing our business. This commitment is exemplified by leaders like Richard and Mark, who are well positioned to build on our reputation of service excellence.”
* Rene Jacobsen to Retire as Chief Operating Officer After 14 Years of Service to ABM * Richard Sykes named President, Facility Solutions * Mark Hawkinson named President, Engineering & Infrastructure Solutions NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, today announced the following executive leadership changes, effective November 1, 2026, designed to drive continued growth leveraging the Company’s pipeline of talented executives. * Rene Jacobsen has decided to retire as Chief Operating Officer. Jacobsen joined ABM in 2012 as Executive Vice President of the West Region and went on to lead the Business & Industry group, the Company’s largest segment, before being named Chief Operating Officer in 2020. He will continue to support the Company as an Executive Advisor through February 1, 2027.
* Richard Sykes, Senior Vice President and President of ABM U.K. & Ireland, will assume the newly created role of President, Facility Solutions, reporting to Scott Salmirs, President and CEO. In this role, he will oversee cleaning and maintenance, support and ancillary services, parking and transportation, and landscape across the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland, aligning the Company’s global capabilities, resources, and execution with client needs.
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