Apollo Fire Detectors has appointed Pete Browitt to the post of Global Finance Director, reporting directly to Apollo’s Managing Director EMEA, Steve Brown. 

Announcing the new appointment, Steve, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pete to the management team. Pete’s wealth of finance expertise - coupled with a proven track record in project management - make him a valued new Apollo staff member.  I’m confident his considerable experience will bring a host of other benefits to the company.” 

Pete graduated with a BSc in Physics from the University of York.  He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and his career encompasses a variety of financial roles at 3M and HALMA.  Most recently, Pete held the post of Finance Director at Avire - another HALMA company. He was also appointed as HALMA Fire Sub Sector Finance Director, a position that he will continue to hold in addition to his new role at Apollo.

Commenting on his new role, Pete said: “My involvement with HALMA’s Fire Sub Sector made me very aware of Apollo and its position as the biggest company in the group.  I’m looking forward to this exciting new opportunity and the chance to work for such an innovative company within this vital industry.”

Managing the global finance and IT teams at Apollo, Pete will work closely with Apollo’s offices in the USA and China.