USA
Tony Biela takes over as president of Jensen USA while Carlos Fernandes has been promoted to senior vice president of sales, effective from 1 January 2023.The changes come as current president Simon Nield takes a step back from his current role as president of Jensen USA for health reasons. He will continue to support Jensen’s management team as president emeritus.
Biela, pictured, began working for Jensen USA in 2019 as the vice president of finance, bringing cross-cultural expertise and experience from executive roles with former employers to the company’s U.S. business operations. His main focus will be on leading the transformation of Jensen operations in Panama City.
Fernandes offers vast knowledge of the Jensen product line combined with an excellent understanding of customer service and relationships. He has been serving the laundry industry for more than 37 years.
Jensen USA commented: “Simon Nield’s passion for the laundry industry, our clients and our team in Florida are beyond exceptional. We would like to thank Simon for all that he has done, and wish him all the best for the future. We are convinced that Tony Biela, Carlos Fernandes, management and staff at Jensen USA will demonstrate the same passion and commitment to the laundry industry as Simon Nield did.”
