ABM, a provider of integrated facilities, engineering, and infrastructure solutions in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Kelly Parish as Vice President, Transport & Aviation, reinforcing its strategy to expand its facilities management operations across the aviation and transport sectors.

Parish succeeds Jim Niblock, who retires after over 30 years in the industry, including seven years leading ABM’s facilities management expansion to 17 airports and more than 40 airlines. Parish brings over 15 years of experience in aviation, transport, and integrated facilities management, having previously served as Director of Transport and Aviation at Mitie.

In her new role, Parish will oversee ABM’s facilities management services across aviation and transport, including cabin secure cleaning, ground handling, special assistance, airside logistics, bussing, engineering, security, and passenger experience solutions. Her appointment aligns with ABM’s approach to providing fully integrated facilities management services across multiple transport sectors.

Earlier this year, ABM partnered with Edinburgh Airport to deliver comprehensive facilities management services, further cementing its reputation as a trusted operator across airport operations. Parish’s responsibilities will focus on leveraging this experience to extend ABM’s capabilities across the broader transport sector, ensuring seamless facilities management solutions for both airlines and transport operators.

Richard Sykes, Senior Vice President and President for ABM UK and Ireland, highlighted Parish’s expertise as pivotal in evolving ABM’s integrated service offerings and deepening its facilities management footprint across transport and aviation. Parish stated she aims to drive growth, strengthen operational efficiency, and support ABM’s sustainability and innovation commitments within the sector.

Explore more about ABM’s facilities management strategy and leadership updates in the full story.