John McDonald is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
Previously, McDonald was the President and Chief Operating Officer for ABS, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization globally. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Global Marine market sector for ABS, responsible for client relationship management and business solution development across the ABS operational hemispheres. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President, Western Hemisphere Survey Operations for ABS.
Earlier in his career, McDonald served as ABS Pacific Division President, responsible for Division operations across 15 countries in Asia. He also served as Regional Vice President of the Central Region for ABS Americas with responsibility for survey operations and client services. Prior to that, McDonald was Vice President of Occupational Health and Safety for ABS Bureau and Group; President and COO of the ABS Europe Division; and Regional Vice President of the ABS Northern Europe and Africa Region.
McDonald graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering from Maine Maritime Academy and holds an MBA from Texas A&M University.