ADVANCED - Key Persons


Edward Klimowicz - Founder, Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • MANAGING DIRECTOR
Edward Klimowicz is the Founder and Managing Director of The Advanced Group. Since the company's inception, Edward has applied over 30 years of business knowledge and experience in leading The Advanced Group to what it is today.

Ian Miller - COO

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Ian Miller has been the Chief Operating Officer at The Advanced Group since 2006. With over 33 years of experience in senior management positions in large international organisations, Ian has a strong drive in ensuring the continued success of The Advanced Group and its divisions. As an active Chamber of Commerce member, Ian has a passion for business development in the community. Ian holds qualifications in Personnel Management.

MITCH BRUGER

Job Titles:
  • GROUP MARKETING DIRECTOR
Mitch Burger joined the Advanced Group in 2004 and has recently transitioned to be our Group Marketing Director. Over the years Mitch assisted with the expansion of the group to include the Environmental Services Division. Business development is a forte of his and evidenced by the growth of new business units. Innovations such as the IF plough and our smartphone app SiteMate exist as a result of Mitch's entrepreneurial spirit. Similarly, with over 25 years' experience in sales management/BD, he has grown with Advanced and our client's needs. Mitch holds a range of professional memberships with the HIA (Housing Industry Association), Master Builders Association, Australian Institute of Company Directors and CCF (Civil Contractors Federation) in Qld and Victoria. Furthermore, as a founding member of CCF Victoria's new facility, Mitch is a strong supporter of the civil contracting industry in Victoria and Qld.

Nathan Putland - CFO

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Nathan Putland has been the Chief Financial Officer at The Advanced Group since 2005. With a strong background in tax, Nathan has assisted with the continued growth and development of the organisation, with the addition of three new divisions since his appointment. Bringing over 15 years' experience in financial reporting to the company, Nathan holds tertiary qualifications in Business, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.