ABM, provider of facility, engineering and infrastructure solutions, has announced Kelly Parish as its Vice President, Transport and Aviation. The appointment supports ABM’s strategy to expand its aviation stronghold through a more integrated service offering, whilst targeting the broader transport sector.
With 15 years of experience in Transport, Aviation, and Integrated Facilities Management, Kelly most recently served as Director of Transport and Aviation at Mitie. She will play a key role in delivering ABM’s growth strategy in the transport sector.
This announcement strengthens ABM’s offering in Ireland, and it follows the appointment of Dinny Crowe as Vice President, Operations, All-Ireland earlier this year. Dinny is responsible for managing all ABM business operations across the island of Ireland.
Richard Sykes, SVP and President of ABM UK and Ireland, said: “Kelly joins us at a pivotal time in our company’s history. Her extensive industry credentials will ensure we continue to deepen ABM’s presence in our chosen sectors while evolving our world-class service. As we mark this change in our senior leadership team, I also want to acknowledge the exceptional work of Jim Niblock. His commitment and guidance have been central to our progress, and his influence will be felt long after his retirement.”
Dinny Crowe, Vice President, Operations, All-Ireland, ABM, said: “Kelly’s appointment is an exciting development that will greatly complement our work here in Ireland. Her depth of experience across aviation and transport will be a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen ABM’s integrated offering for our aviation partners and the broader transport network.”
Kelly Parish, Vice President, Transport & Aviation, said: “ABM’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and customer focus is impressive. I’m excited by its growth trajectory and the opportunity to drive expansion across the transport sector. ABM’s values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence, along with its commitment to innovation and sustainability, resonates strongly with me. I look forward to working with our talented teams and partners to accelerate growth, strengthen our market position, and define the future of transport and aviation services across the UK.”
She succeeds Jim Niblock, Managing Director for Transport & Aviation, who will retire after a career spanning over 30 years; seven of which were leading ABM’s aviation presence into 17 airports, and over 40 airlines.
ABM’s integrated approach continues to grow in the aviation sector, with services spanning cabin secure cleaning, ground handling, special assistance, facilities management, engineering, bussing, airside logistics, security, and passenger experience. Earlier this year, ABM announced a partnership with Edinburgh Airport to deliver facilities management solutions, further strengthening its position as a trusted partner across multiple service lines.
Building on this breadth of expertise, Kelly Parish will be central to extending ABM’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the wider transport sector. With regional operations based in Dublin, Belfast, and Cork, ABM is home to more than 2,300 team members spanning multiple industries across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
