Meet the AmSpec management team

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Matthew J. Corr

Chief Executive Officer

With over 33 years experience in all aspects of the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, Mr. Corr brings a wealth of knowledge to the management, leadership and strategic growth of The AmSpec Group. Mr. Corr has considerable experience throughout the entire energy sector, with over 22 years in executive management roles. His dedicated attitude encourages and inspires those around him, and his natural instinct in operational and strategic decision making has been invaluable to AmSpec’s continued success.

Malcolm A. Vella

Chief operating Officer

Mr. Vella has been with The AmSpec Group since September 2008. With over 33 years of industry experience Mr. Vella has covered all aspects from testing, inspection and certification to management during his 13 years in Europe and 20 years in North America. Mr. Vella oversees all operational sectors of AmSpec’s Testing, Inspection and Certification global business along with the specialty services and is actively involved in the groups continued global growth.

Gerard O'Dell

Chief financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer for The AmSpec Group, Mr. O’Dell has full responsibility for all aspects of the financial function of the organization, systems development and implementation. With over 23 years of financial experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry he is a key contributor as a member of the senior team for organizational plans to grow AmSpec internationally.

Steven Dorry

Chief legal Officer

As Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Dorry oversees all legal matters for the AmSpec Group including mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, claims and litigation, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Bringing over 23 years of extensive hands-on experience working across multiple industry verticals from start-up/early-stage to established multi-national companies, including 15 years within the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector, he is a key contributor to the continued growth and success of the organization.

Brent Williams

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

Mr. Williams joined AmSpec in 2024 as Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining AmSpec, he served as the Director of Sustainability at a leading energy company where he established new opportunities that successfully led to the growth of energy transition-related business units. Previously, he served as Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning and led a wide range of M&A initiatives. With his extensive experience and proven track record in the industry, Mr Williams brings valuable insight and innovative strategies to AmSpec.

Yuri Ivchenko

PRESIDENT | EMEA/APAC

Mr. Ivchenko has earned degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Economics and brings over 20 years of industry experience. As the former Head of Operations at one of the leading Trading companies in the US, Mr. Ivchenko built and managed world-class operations teams. Mr. Ivchenko provides results-driven leadership. His entrepreneurial focus, industry experience combined with organizational, and leadership skills, help drive AmSpec’s Global strategy and development. Mr. Ivchenko is in charge of implementing AmSpec’s dynamic growth plans in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific while maintaining and upholding AmSpec’s values, standards, and principles.

Stanley Gondek

Executive Vice President | North America

Mr. Gondek has been with The AmSpec Group since February 2012 and has over 27 years of experience in the energy space. Mr. Gondek came up through the industry starting as a chemist, laboratory manager, and a Laboratory Director before transitioning into operations. Mr. Gondek oversees all operational units for energy in North America and is responsible for driving overall growth and profitability. He has been instrumental in driving the connectivity of our global network to ensure that all our customers experience the same outstanding AmSpec service from all our facilities.

Valentin Rossel

Executive Vice President | Agri

Mr. Rossel holds a Masters Degree in Agricultural Sciences and joined AmSpec in 2017 with over 19 years experience in Agricultural testing, inspection and certification services. Mr. Rossel started his career as Product Manager at one of the major global inspection companies for the first 7 years. He then moved to a different global competitor to lead and develop their Agri division, as Senior Vice President. Mr. Rossel will play an instrumental role in the further development of the Agri business for The AmSpec Group and its network around the world.

Jay Gutierrez

Executive Vice President | Corporate Development

Mr. Gutierrez has over 40 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry. Mr. Gutierrez has held various roles throughout his career ranging from front line operations to Chief Executive of the Commodities Division at a publicly held FTSE 100 TIC company where he also held the role of COO Southern Hemisphere. Mr. Gutierrez also served in Non-Executive roles before joining AmSpec in 2020. At AmSpec he has held the roles of Executive Director-APAC, Executive Director-Latam, and is currently Executive Vice President Corporate Development.

Dr. Gillian Dagan

VICE PRESIDENT | ENERGY TRANSITION

Dr. Dagan joined AmSpec’s leadership team in 2023 and has 20+ years in Testing, Inspection and Certification. She has worked on both the Operations and Commercial sides of the global TIC industry. Early in her career she led teams of research scientists and later she transitioned into marketing and business development. She has continually driven success by implementing new service offerings and identifying new groups of prospects. Dr. Dagan unifies AmSpec’s global Energy Transition effort, defining market opportunities and facilitating development of new Energy Transition, Renewables, and Sustainability service offerings. She combines her Ph.D. and MBA to develop innovative solutions to client challenges.

Elizabeth DeBaro

Vice President | Human Resources

Ms. DeBaro has 30 years of Human Resources and leadership experience. Prior to joining The AmSpec Group she spent 20 years in the banking industry, ultimately achieving the position of Senior Vice President. Ms. DeBaro spent the last nine years with AmSpec’s Human Resources department, overseeing payroll and benefit functions. During that time, she has worked closely with senior management to ensure compliance as well as address workforce development, organizational planning, employee productivity and engagement. Ms. DeBaro holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Pace University and a Human Resources Management Diploma from New York University.

Joao Taucci

VICE PRESIDENT | MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Mr. Taucci joined AmSpec in 2024 as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions. He brings a wealth of expertise to the entire M&A process having served as the Global Corporate Development Director for a Testing, Inspection and Certification company. He is responsible for identifying and executing strategic opportunities that align with AmSpec’s growth objectives. In this role he will ensure a cohesive approach to our strategic initiatives.

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