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Transitioning from sports to the business world is often challenging for many former athletes. However, for Benny Fernandez, a former Miami Hurricanes college football player and coach, the skills and determination he learned on the field have translated seamlessly into his current role as a business executive. With a proven track record of success in the dental industry, Fernandez is now a rising star in the business world.
Fernandez is a native of Miami, FL, and the son of Cuban immigrants of Spanish ancestry. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education and a Master of Arts (MA) in Liberal Studies from the University of Miami. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a former Hurricanes gridiron player, Fernandez brings a unique perspective to his business endeavors.
The devoted husband and father now serves as a business executive for Envista Holdings Corporation under the Implant Direct operating company. Envista is a global family of more than thirty trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with dental professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its dentists deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading products, solutions, and technology.
Fortunately for Envista, Fernandez has spearheaded the release of their latest innovation, the Simply Iconic implant system. Simply Iconic was introduced in October 2022 as a brand-new dental product that can be purchased in the US and is intended to significantly improve surgical and digital workflows.
Fernandez is leading the charge in making Simply Iconic the top implant in the dental market. The innovative implant system is excellent news for implantologists, periodontists, maxillofacial surgeons, and high-placing general dentists. They can now treat their patients with a proven implant body, conical hex, and SimplePlatform™ implant system for optimal stability and aesthetics.
The exciting new product also helps dental clinics enhance and manage their prosthetic components efficiently. In addition, the implant is surgically versatile for any type of procedure, including full arch, single tooth placement, and implant-supported crowns and bridges.
Fernandez is a grand master of negotiation and leadership with a proven track record as a top sales executive, generating millions in revenue for Envista Holdings Corporation. Additional evidence of his success includes earning an MBA in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, winning Rookie of the Year as the top-performing sales executive in his first year, and being ranked #1 sales executive in the entire company at Implant Direct. Best of all, his accomplishments demonstrate his future ability to thrive in his life after sports.
The former football athlete brings a unique perspective to his business endeavors, and he is now quarterbacking the product launch of the Simply Iconic implant system. While many struggle to establish themselves after their time in sports ends, Benny Fernandez proves that success can happen on and off the field. He is someone to watch as he continues to score big points in the business world.
