October 8, 2019 by AP-Networks Leave a Comment Asset Performance Networks’ new office in Brisbane, Australia will allow the company to keep up with rapid growth in Australia and New Zealand from energy, mining, and power companies October 2019 In response to continued growth in the Asia Pacific region, Asset Performance Networks (AP-Networks) announces the opening of its new office in Brisbane, Australia to better serve its global clients. This is the firm’s sixth office worldwide, joining a corporate headquarters in Washington, D.C., and offices in Houston, Calgary, Amsterdam, and Singapore. The Brisbane office will be led by Fred Biery, who will serve as Regional Manager. The Asset Performance Networks, Asia Pacific (AP-Networks, AP) office opened in Singapore in 2017. Led by Managing Director Pete Kwiatkowski, this office has spearheaded growth in the region, including a rapidly growing client base in Australia and New Zealand. Under Fred Biery’s leadership, the Brisbane office will work to support and expand this client base while serving as a branch of AP-Networks, AP. “I am pleased to join Pete Kwiatkowski and the rest of the Asia Pacific team and plant the AP-Networks flag in Brisbane,” said Fred. “I am also excited to lead our current Australian team in partnering with our clients to improve their performance. Our Brisbane location will also enable us to effectively bring services to new clients in Australia.” Alongside a team of experienced Subject Matter Experts, Fred will serve a client base that includes major companies in the energy, mining, and power industries. For several years, Fred has been a critical part of the AP-Networks Benchmarking and Predictive Analytics group, where he led the development and continuous refinement of the company’s Advanced Benchmarking Methodology (ABM). Prior to joining AP-Networks, Fred managed the Australian branch office of another consulting firm. He also led that firm’s mining, minerals, and metals business, serving an industry that plays a large role in the Australian economy. In addition to his more than 30 years of experience in cost and risk analysis, Fred holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from American University and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business. About Asset Performance Networks AP-Networks is the trusted leader for improving asset and operational performance in petroleum, chemical, and energy companies worldwide. We work with our clients’ most critical assets—their people, processes, and production facilities—to help them achieve safe, competitive, predictable outcomes on their high-risk events, namely capital projects and turnarounds. Our consultants are internationally recognized leaders and experts in project management, turnaround management, operations, benchmarking, risk management, and more. Our team leverages proprietary, data-driven tools that help our clients Aim Higher to achieve superior business outcomes and Aim Smarter to drive breakthrough performance. For further information regarding our full range of products and services, please visit us at www.AP-Networks.com. Media Contact: communications@ap-networks.com