• Frank Pietrobono brings over 25 years of leadership experience in sales, business development, and marketing within the technology and security industries.
• Renowned for his strategic vision and results-oriented approach, Mr. Pietrobono has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation across global markets.

TORONTO-Ontario, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avante Corp. (TSX.V: XX) (OTC: ALXXF) ("Avante" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Frank Pietrobono as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, effective immediately. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Avante as it builds its sales leadership for the future and enters into the next phase of the Company's growth.

Mr. Pietrobono is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the technology and security industries through strategic vision, operational excellence, and market alignment. As the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Avante, he will spearhead initiatives to expand the Company's global market presence, enhance customer experiences, and advance cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of technology and physical security, reinforcing the Company's position as a leader in security solutions and technology-driven advancements.

Prior to joining Avante, Mr. Pietrobono served as the Vice President of Business Development at RSPNDR Inc., where he played a pivotal role in transforming the startup into a leading service provider for monitoring stations across North America. His efforts to align technology with market needs established RSPNDR Inc. as a benchmark in rapid-response solutions. Mr. Pietrobono has also held senior leadership positions at Tyco International, and AlarmForce. Notably, during his tenure as Senior Director of Global Sales and Service Operations at Tyco, he led the deployment of Salesforce CRM across six countries, managed a $13 million USD operational budget, and scaled cloud services to over 350,000 subscribers within two years.

Mr. Pietrobono has completed executive development programs at the Schulich School of Business and holds certifications in sales and Six Sigma. Mr. Pietrobono has also demonstrated a strong commitment to industry leadership, previously serving as National President of CANASA and representing the industry on boards such as The Monitoring Association and the Security Industry Association.

Manny Mounouchos, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair of Avante, commented, "We are excited to welcome Frank to the Avante team. His extensive leadership experience and proven track record in driving growth and innovation make him the perfect addition to help us expand our global footprint and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients. Frank's deep expertise in IoT, cloud-based solutions, and integrated security technologies align perfectly with our mission to lead at the forefront of technology and physical security. In addition, Frank is known for building high-performing teams and delivering impactful strategies in dynamic environments."

About Avante Corp.

Avante Corp Inc. is a Toronto based leading provider of security operatives and technology enabled security solutions to residential and commercial clients. Avante's mission is to deliver an elevated level of security globally, with white-glove mentality to high- net-worth families and corporations alike, through advanced solutions and methods of detecting conditions that require immediate response. The Company has developed a diversified security platform that leverages advanced technology solutions to provide a superior level of security services. With an experienced team and proven track record of solid growth, Avante is taking steps to establish a broad portfolio of security businesses and solutions for its customers through organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions. Avante acquires, manages and builds industry leading businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the security risks of its clients. Avante is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker "XX". For more information, please visit and consider joining our investor email list.

Avante Corp.
Emmanuel Mounouchos
CEO, Chairman, and Founder
(416) 923-6984
manny@avantesecurity.com

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