Pavion has appointed Andy Bierer as chief executive officer, succeeding Joe Oliveri after a period of significant expansion for the integrated security and critical communications company. Oliveri will remain connected to Pavion as an adviser to the CEO and board as Bierer takes responsibility for the company’s next phase of growth.
Key Takeaways
- Andy Bierer became Pavion’s CEO effective September 14, 2026.
- Joe Oliveri is retiring as CEO and will serve as Advisor to the CEO and Board.
- Oliveri led Pavion through 24 strategic acquisitions and expansion to more than 70 branches.
- Pavion has more than 2,500 employees and over $1 billion in annual revenue.
- Pavion’s priorities include customer experience, core-market expansion, workforce and operational investment, and selective acquisitions.
Andy Bierer Takes Over Pavion CEO Role
The Pavion CEO transition took effect September 14, with Andy Bierer assuming responsibility for the company after Joe Oliveri’s tenure leading its expansion. Bierer brings executive experience from the building technology and services sectors, including his most recent position as president of Automated Logic, a Carrier company.
At Automated Logic, Bierer led a business focused on building automation and control solutions. His career also includes senior leadership positions at Carrier and Otis, where he managed large field organizations across North America and Europe.
His executive background includes responsibility for organic and inorganic growth, business performance and team development. Pavion said his experience includes work with complex field organizations and a focus on operational performance, employee development and customer outcomes.
The leadership change places Bierer at the head of a company that has expanded considerably under Oliveri. Pavion now has more than 2,500 employees and generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue.
Bierer will lead the company as it pursues priorities that include service and platform innovation, expansion within its core markets, investment in its workforce and operations, and selective acquisitions.
His appointment also establishes a new phase of leadership for Pavion without ending Oliveri’s involvement with the company. Oliveri will remain available to support Bierer and the board in an advisory capacity.
The transition follows a succession structure similar to other recent executive changes involving an incoming CEO and continued participation by the outgoing leader.
Joe Oliveri Moves Into an Advisory Position
Joe Oliveri will retire from the Pavion CEO position and transition to the role of Advisor to the CEO and Board. The arrangement keeps Oliveri involved with the company while Bierer assumes the chief executive position.
Oliveri led the creation of the Pavion brand and oversaw its expansion into a business with more than 70 branches. During his leadership, the company completed and integrated 24 strategic acquisitions.
His tenure also included an expansion of Pavion’s service portfolio and the establishment of an operating structure intended to support further organic and acquisition-driven growth.
Oliveri also focused on the company’s employee culture and customer experience. Pavion said he promoted employee engagement and development while building an organization centered on customer service.
The advisory role gives Pavion access to Oliveri’s experience after his time as chief executive. His continued relationship with the CEO and board provides a formal role for the outgoing leader while Bierer takes over day-to-day executive responsibility.
Recent CEO transitions at other companies have also paired incoming leaders with continued roles for outgoing executives.
The succession therefore separates the responsibilities of the former and incoming CEOs. Bierer assumes the chief executive role, while Oliveri remains available to advise the leadership team and board.
Pavion Expanded Through 24 Strategic Acquisitions
Pavion’s current scale follows a period of acquisition activity led by Oliveri. The company completed and integrated 24 strategic acquisitions during his leadership, expanding its operations to more than 70 branches.
The acquisitions contributed to the company’s expansion of its service portfolio and operating footprint. Pavion has built its business around integrated security, fire, life safety and critical communication solutions.
The company now employs more than 2,500 people and generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Its operations span more than 70 locations across the United States and internationally.
Pavion also serves large corporate customers and organizations across several sectors. The company’s business includes security and safety solutions as well as critical communication services.
The acquisition strategy established an operating base for continued growth. Pavion has identified selective acquisitions as one of its priorities under its current business strategy, alongside organic expansion and investment in operations.
The scale reached under Oliveri provides the operating context for Bierer’s appointment. The incoming CEO is taking charge of a company that has already expanded through a combination of acquisitions, service development and branch growth.
The use of acquisitions as part of a broader corporate expansion strategy is also reflected in recent coverage of major technology and infrastructure transactions.
Pavion Sets Priorities for Its Next Growth Phase
Pavion has identified customer experience, service and platform innovation, core-market expansion, workforce investment and operational investment as priorities for its next phase.
The company also plans to pursue selective acquisitions that support its long-term strategy. The approach retains acquisitions as a component of Pavion’s growth plans while adding continued attention to its existing operations and customer services.
Customer experience is another stated priority. Pavion plans to enhance the services and platforms it provides as it develops its business following the leadership transition.
Workforce investment is also included in the company’s priorities. Pavion has more than 2,500 employees, making employee development and operational management part of the leadership responsibilities associated with its current scale.
The company’s core markets will remain another area of expansion. Pavion has said it intends to build within those markets while maintaining investments in its operations.
These priorities give Bierer a defined set of business areas as he takes over the CEO role. They include both organic initiatives and selective acquisitions rather than relying on a single growth channel.
Recent executive appointments have similarly placed experienced leaders into companies pursuing defined strategic priorities.
Pavion’s existing scale also means the new CEO is responsible for an established operating platform. The company has more than 70 branches and a service portfolio covering security, fire, life safety and critical communications.
Bierer Brings Global Operations and Growth Experience
Bierer joins Pavion with experience leading organizations across North America and Europe. His background includes operational responsibilities at Carrier and Otis as well as his most recent leadership position at Automated Logic.
His work has covered both organic and inorganic growth, giving him experience with the two approaches Pavion has used in building its business. He has also led large field organizations, an experience relevant to Pavion’s network of more than 70 branches.
Bierer’s background includes developing teams and managing business performance. Pavion also cited his experience with employee engagement, safety, operational excellence and customer outcomes.
Automated Logic, where Bierer most recently served as president, provides building automation and control solutions. His move to Pavion brings that building technology and services experience into a company focused on integrated security, fire, life safety and critical communication solutions.
The CEO succession places that operational background alongside Pavion’s existing management structure. The company said its experienced management team, technical capabilities and customer relationships position it for its next phase of growth.
Bierer is taking over after Pavion established its current scale through acquisitions and expansion. Oliveri’s advisory role maintains his connection to the company as the new CEO assumes leadership.
The transition also leaves Pavion’s stated growth priorities intact. The company plans to invest in customer experience, platforms, employees and operations while expanding in core markets and considering selective acquisitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andy Bierer, Pavion’s new CEO?
Andy Bierer is Pavion’s new chief executive officer, effective September 14, 2026. Before joining Pavion, he served as president of Automated Logic, a Carrier company, and held senior leadership roles at Carrier and Otis.
When did Andy Bierer become Pavion CEO?
Andy Bierer became Pavion CEO on September 14, 2026. His appointment followed Joe Oliveri’s retirement from the CEO position.
Who did Andy Bierer succeed as Pavion CEO?
Bierer succeeded Joe Oliveri as Pavion CEO. Oliveri will remain involved with Pavion as Advisor to the CEO and Board.
What role will Joe Oliveri have at Pavion?
Joe Oliveri will serve as Advisor to the CEO and Board after retiring as chief executive. The role allows him to continue supporting Pavion’s leadership and board during the transition.
How many acquisitions did Pavion complete under Joe Oliveri?
Pavion completed and integrated 24 strategic acquisitions under Oliveri’s leadership. The company expanded to more than 70 branches and more than $1 billion in annual revenue during that period.
