BOXTEL, The Netherlands May 7, 2026
ABS Laundry Business Solutions has appointed Robert Tye as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), further strengthening its global commercial leadership as the company continues to expand its international presence and customer base. Robert will join the ABS Management Team and lead the company’s global commercial strategy, sales organisation, and customer growth initiatives.
Robert has worked within the industrial laundry industry throughout his entire career, holding positions both within 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. His industry knowledge and customer focused approach position him strongly to support ABS’s continued global growth and deliver long term value to ABS clients worldwide. In his new role, Robert will focus on further developing ABS’s global commercial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, strengthening market positioning, and enhancing consistency across regions. He will also work closely with internal teams to refine commercial processes and strengthen collaboration between sales, service, marketing, and delivery functions.
In his new role, Robert will focus on further developing ABS’s global commercial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, strengthening market positioning, and enhancing consistency across regions. He will also work closely with internal teams to refine commercial processes and strengthen collaboration between 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 organisation as we continue to grow internationally.”
Commenting on his appointment, Robert Tye said:
“It is a privilege to take on this role and continue working closely with our customers, partners, and teams around the world. 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 centre of everything we do.”
Robert will work closely with the Management Team, regional organisations, and global teams to further strengthen ABS’s commercial capabilities and support customers worldwide.
ABS provides innovative software solutions and services for the industrial laundry sector, supporting clients worldwide through its ABSSolute Ecosystem. With a focus on operational excellence and customer success, ABS continues to grow globally, helping organizations optimize processes and deliver value.
Stijn Roefs
Marketing Associate
stijn.roefs@abslbs.com
+31 411 612 761
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