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Olga Fernandes

Olga Fernandes

Area Sales Manager West - Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Saskatchewan
  • Degree in Systems Engineering from BCIT
  • Joined Contec in 2017

Contec Healthcare is proud to spotlight Olga Fernandes, our esteemed Area Sales Manager for Western Canada. Olga embarked on her journey with us in 2017, bringing a diverse and rich tapestry of experience. With an educational foundation in Systems Engineering from BCIT, she transitioned from computer systems engineering to a dynamic 17-year career in the healthcare sector. Her expertise is primarily focused on infection control and ensuring cleanliness in laboratory and cleanroom industries—a critical aspect of our operations.


In her role as an Area Sales Manager for Western Canada, Olga oversees a vast and varied territory, tasked with the vital responsibility of driving our sales initiatives forward. She steers our efforts to forge strong connections with healthcare professionals, ensuring that Contec Healthcare's products and services are not just known, but trusted. Her role is integral to our mission, as it aligns with our core values of delivering quality and excellence within the healthcare industry.


Olga stands out as a sales professional through her unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence. She is passionate about doing the right thing, not just the easy thing. As a quick learner who is always seeking new knowledge, Olga adapts swiftly to the unique needs of each customer. Her approach is to cultivate and nurture relationships, thereby establishing a meaningful and lasting customer base. Olga's love for nature and hiking mirrors her approach to her work—adventurous, resilient, and always exploring new terrains.


Olga wants her clients to know that her love for the great outdoors is a reflection of her work ethic. Just as she traverses the expansive trails of Western Canada, she navigates the complex needs of her clients with the same enthusiasm and commitment, ensuring that their experience with Contec Healthcare is nothing short of extraordinary.

Neil-Simpson

Neil Simpson

Technical Services Manager EMEA and R&D Manager EMEA

Neil has over twenty years of experience in the contamination control industry, supporting pharmaceutical, biomedical and other critical industries. Currently the Technical/R&D Manager for Contec in Europe, Neil developed Contec’s cleanroom disinfection products for European and other global markets.

Neil is a microbiologist with extensive expertise in the field of chemical disinfection and has developed disinfectant products and processes for cleanroom use worldwide, including a product design patent. Neil has conducted seminars and presentations globally on cleanrooms, disinfectants, and GMP requirements, and has co-authored published articles such as ‘ Virucidal testing of Cleanroom Disinfectants’ and has assisted facilities in selecting appropriate disinfectants, wipes, and mopping systems for use in critical and controlled environments.

As Quality Manager for Contec, Neil was instrumental in establishing Contec’s European disinfectant manufacturing and was integral in gaining ISO 9001 for their European manufacturing site. Previously Technical Development Manager for Shield Medicare/Ecolab for nearly 10 years, Neil holds a degree in Applied Biology and Microbiology from University of Wales Institute.