--- title: "Kent appoints Michael Abreo as SVP of Business Development, Americas" date: 2026-01-16T08:52:00+00:00 author: Alex Chisholm canonical_url: "https://kentplc.com/news-insights/kent-appoints-michael-abreo" section: Blog --- 16 Jan 2026 Company News # Kent appoints Michael Abreo as SVP of Business Development, Americas ![Michael Abreo Web Banner]() We are excited to welcome Michael Abreo as Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Americas, strengthening the company's leadership team as we continue to expand our regional presence. Michael brings more than 25 years of EPC experience, previously leading operations, development and implementation of growth strategies. He has delivered complex programs across energy, chemicals, power, and infrastructure markets. His depth of industry knowledge, combined with a strong engineering foundation, positions him to play a key role in supporting Kent’s long-term ambitions in the region. Commenting on his appointment, Michael said: “I'm excited to be joining Kent to lead business development initiatives across the Americas, focusing on driving strategic growth, building strong partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions to our clients and customers. I'm thrilled to be part of the Kent team and its unique culture, and I look forward to contributing to our continued success.” Michael’s appointment reinforces Kent’s focus on sustainable growth in the Americas, as the business continues to build capability, strengthen partnerships and deliver technically complex projects across the region. 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