Howard Fireman

Howard Fireman joined ABS in 2013 and initially led ABS Nautical Systems as President, before serving as Chief Technology Officer and later Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, overseeing data analytics, inspection technology, mobile solutions and cybersecurity. Before ABS, he spent more than 35 years in the US Navy, working on naval ship design, hull optimisation and systems engineering. He holds degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master's in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University.

He gave the keynote address at the 7th Mare Forum USA in 2013 and moderated a session at the 3rd Blue Shipping Forum in 2013.