Fire Systems Leader Appoint New Sales Director
30 Jun 2020
Gary Craig has been appointed as Sales
Director at global fire protection company, Advanced, further strengthening its
senior leadership team.
A
well-known figure in the fire industry, Gary has spent the past 35 years working
in the fire safety sector and has held leadership positions at several major product
manufacturers.
In
his new role at Advanced, Gary will be responsible for accelerating growth in
both UK and international markets and will also focus on refining the customer
experience. In pursuing these goals, Gary will build on Advanced’s core values
and its reputation for manufacturing robust and reliable fire protection
products trusted for their performance, quality and ease of use.
Gary
said: “Advanced’s track record within the industry is second to none, and I am
excited by the opportunity of building on the huge success already enjoyed by
the company to help take Advanced to the next level of growth. I look forward
to working with each member of the sales team to build on these foundations. They
all have great breadth of knowledge and experience and are well respected by
our customers, specifiers and end users.
“A
key focus for me will be developing new markets and channels whilst constantly
striving to ensure we deliver the best customer experience at every point.
Accelerated new product development and a focus on digital connectivity and
cloud-based platforms stand to keep Advanced in a strong position at the
forefront of our industry.”
Advanced’s
Managing Director, Pete Browitt, said: “Gary is an excellent addition to our
leadership team and his appointment will, without doubt, bring value and
momentum to the strategic direction of the business. His strong background in sales and the fire
industry, coupled with his international focus and expertise will help
accelerate our future growth.”
Advanced,
owned by FTSE 100 company Halma PLC, protects a wide range of prestigious and
high-profile sites across the globe – from London’s Shard to Abu Dhabi
International Airport and Miami’s Sands Pointe development.
Halma
is a global group of life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to
grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.
Advanced is a world leader in the development
and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. Advanced’s reputation for
performance, quality and ease of use see its products specified in locations
around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site
networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems,
multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and false alarm
management systems.
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Gary Craig, Sales Director at Advanced
Advanced Electronics Ltd
The Bridges
Balliol Business Park
NE12 8EW
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
United Kingdom
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