Bentley Tobacco formally announced the establishment of its U.S. operations, Bentley Tobacco | USA, and has announced the executive team for the new business unit.
Jonathan M. Carney has officially been named Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Tobacco | USA. He has also joined the Board of Directors and has assumed an ownership stake in the company. Carney is best known as the long-time Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana.
Michael Wilson has been named Operations Director for Bentley Tobacco | USA. He has over 20 years of operational leadership experience across the hospitality industry, Silicon Valley startups, and high-end luxury experiences. Most recently, he was with Micallef Cigars.
Jörg Stermann of Bentley Tobacco (Bunde, Germany) will serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Jörg brings over three decades of experience in international business development and brand strategy.
“With strong leadership and direction, Bentley is poised for significant growth and partnership with retail partners in the world’s most robust premium cigar market,” commented Martin Schuster, Founder and Principal Owner, Bentley Tobacco, in a press release.
“I am humbled that Martin has made me a part of his company and family’s legacy. We have spent the last 7 months developing the structure and philosophy for Bentley here in the U.S., and I am incredibly proud to be presenting our brand at PCA (2025) and leading this exciting endeavor,” added Carney.
