ABS Promotes Tye to Chief Commercial Officer

Robert Tye was promoted to chief commercial officer (CCO) at ABS Laundry Business Solutions. Tye will join the ABS Management Team and lead the company’s global commercial strategy, sales organization and customer growth initiatives.

In his new role, Tye will focus on further developing ABS’s global commercial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, strengthening market positioning and enhancing consistency across regions. He also will work closely with internal teams to refine commercial processes and strengthen collaboration between the company’s sales, service, marketing and delivery functions. A key area of focus will be aligning commercial activities more closely with customer needs and industry developments, while continuing to promote innovation across the ABSSolute ecosystem and wider ABS product portfolio.

“Robert has a deep understanding of both our business and the industrial laundry market,” said Marien van Bezooijen, CEO, ABS. “His experience, industry knowledge and customer-focused approach make him ideally suited to lead our global commercial organization as we continue to grow internationally.”

Tye has worked in the industrial laundry industry throughout his entire career, holding positions both in laundry operating businesses and at ABS. He has been with ABS for 17 years, building extensive experience across the business and developing strong relationships throughout the industry. This experience has provided him with a strong understanding of the operational, commercial and strategic challenges faced by industrial laundries across multiple markets.

“It is a privilege to take on this role and continue working closely with our customers, partners and teams around the world,” Tye said. “Having spent my career within the laundry industry, both with laundry operators and at ABS, I understand the importance of strong customer relationships and practical solutions that support day-to-day operations. I look forward to supporting the continued growth of ABS while ensuring our customers remain at the center of everything we do.”