1 Feb 2019
Global fire systems leader, Advanced, has announced the appointment of Pete Browitt, as Managing Director.
Pete joins Advanced from Apollo Fire Detectors
Ltd, where he held the senior positions of Global Finance Director and EMEA
Operations Director, managing a manufacturing and supply chain organisation of
almost 400 people in Havant, UK. Working previously within Advanced owner Halma
PLC’s fold, Pete also worked as Global Finance
Director of Avire, and spent 13 years at 3M in various financial and
operational roles.
Pete said: “It’s a real pleasure to lead such
an outstanding business. Since joining Advanced I’ve been struck by the
enthusiasm, passion and commitment of the staff here who have all been
instrumental in the opening of our new headquarters at Balliol Business Park, North
Tyneside, which marks the start of an important new phase in the growth of our
company. We are in an excellent position to continue to drive Advanced forward and
enjoy an outstanding track record of success in the future.”
Pete
succeeds Ray Hope, Managing Director of Advanced, as he retires after 19
successful years and a long and distinguished career in the fire industry. Ray
will continue to have an advisory role within Halma for the next year, sharing
his vast industry experience and knowledge, supporting their ambitious growth
and acquisition plans.
Advanced
services around 80 countries from bases in the UK, US, India and Dubai and recently
relocated from four separate sites in Northumberland to one, 48,000 sq ft base in
North Tyneside.
Advanced is a world leader in the development and
manufacture of intelligent fire detection systems. The performance, quality and
ease of use of its products sees Advanced specified in locations all over the
world, from single panel installations to large, multi-site networks in some of
the world’s most prestigious sites including the Shard in London, Western
Europe’s tallest building. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection
systems, extinguishing control panels, fire paging and false alarm management
systems. More details can be found on the website at www.advancedco.com
Advanced Electronics Ltd
The Bridges
Balliol Business Park
NE12 8EW
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
United Kingdom
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