JENSEN USA Announces New Executive Leadership Team

Tony Biela will take over as president of JENSEN USA, Panama City, FL, while Carlos Fernandes has been promoted to senior vice president of sales. Biela and Fernandes will succeed Simon Nield, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

These changes are a result of Simon Nield’s decision to step back from his current role as president of JENSEN USA. Recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Nield has chosen to focus more of his energy on his personal well-being. A career spanning nearly four decades in the laundry industry is now slowly phasing out. After stepping down, Nield will continue to support JENSEN’s management team as president emeritus.

Biela 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’s 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.

A news release from JENSEN USA noting the changes said that, “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.”