For over 100 years, Advocate Printing has been at the heart of Atlantic Canada, blending innovation with dedicated service. Our commitment to supporting communities has never wavered, rooted in our deep history and purpose. We continue to transform and serve, always with our communities in mind.
Meet the Leadership Team
Sean believes in growing business for succession and the ability to leave a legacy for future generations. With this philosophy in mind, Sean, Advocate and many team members have been celebrated for their leadership in industry and community.
For five consecutive years he was recognized as one of the Top 50 CEO’s in Atlantic Canada and in 2011 inducted into the Atlantic CEO’s Hall of Fame. He was also celebrated as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2005.
Most recently Sean dedicates time and energy as a Director of Nova Scotia Business Inc and is Chair of the organizations Investment Committee. He is also a Director of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and more locally the Aberdeen Hospital Foundation.
Sean is a graduate of St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. He is also a graduate of the YPO Presidents Program at Harvard Business School and the Directors Education Program at the Rotman School of Business receiving the ICD.D in 2015.
Some of Sean's Community Involvement:
- The Bruce Murray Family Foundation
- Director Aberdeen Health Foundation
- National Director Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Director Nova Scotia Business Inc
- Past Chair Canadian Printers Association
- Past Chair Newspapers Atlantic
Through her editorials as well as her corporate and community leadership, Crystal has been a passionate champion for the community, giving a voice to issues, individuals and ideas that would otherwise go unheard.
However, her passion for community extends well past her writing. She is currently board chair of the deCoste Performing Arts Centre and co-chair of the Pictou Cultural Hub fundraising committee. She is an executive member of the Atlantic Journalism Awards and past executive member of Newspapers Atlantic. She served as President of the former Children’s Aid Society of Pictou County where she led the initiative to create what is now the Children’s Aid Endowment at the Aberdeen Health Foundation. She was Vice-President of the YMCA of Pictou County, a founding member and past Chair of 100 Women Who Care Pictou County as well as many other charities, non-profits and sporting organizations. She is an advocate for the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, social justice and the arts.
But most importantly she is the proud mum to four amazing young adults, Ben, Mac, Georgia and Tess and partner and best pal to husband Sean Murray.
Fred Fiander is our Vice President Media Operations and also the senior leader for Metro Guide Publishing and Flyer Services Ltd.
Fred Fiander started in the print industry over 40 years ago. Much of that time has been spent in rural Nova Scotia, helping businesses communicate and grow.
In 2014 Fred started with Advocate and worked with our leadership team through several iterations of growth and refinement of Advocate Printing and Publishing.
Fred now leads our sale and marketing teams as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, with a focus on creative solutions, quality, and customer satisfaction. He has served on regional and national association boards of directors.
Outside of work, Fred supports many local and regional causes, and has worked with many organizations over the years. He currently serves on the board of the Halifax Jazz Festival.
History
Advocate Printing has deep roots in Atlantic Canada, where our story began over a century ago. Since then, we’ve remained committed to innovation, service, and transformation. But beyond business, our true passion lies in supporting our communities.
“If we can help our customers succeed in their business, we will succeed in ours.”
-Bruce Murray
Sustainability at Advocate
At advocate we believe good environmental decisions are good business decisions.
Why Are We Here
We’re based in Atlantic Canada, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, because we love it here. The natural beauty that inspire us daily drives our commitment to preserving our communities and forests for future generations.
Our commitment
Advocate has embraced recycling and waste reduction for over 50 years. We are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, ensuring at all our paper comes from sustainable forest. We partner with like minded suppliers and invest in pollution prevention actively supporting environmentally progressive projects in our communities.
Our Environmental Policy
– Integrate environmental considerations into all business decisions, including materials, processes, and facilities.
– Promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among our employees.
– Optimize the use of materials and resources efficiently.
– Purchase and use environmentally responsible products.
– Offer sustainable, forest-friendly product to clients.
– Reduce waste through comprehensive reuse and recycling programs.
– Continuously improve our environmental performance through ongoing reviews.
– Minimize waste and emissions by using resources efficiently.
– Prioritize pollution prevention at the source.
– Be an environmental responsible neighbor in our operating communities.
– Ensure every employee and contractor adheres to our environmental policies and reports any concerns.
Together, let’s make a difference for our planet and future generations.
Community
Building a Better Community
We’re committed to fostering economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection sustainably. Here’s how we make a difference:
– Funding & Participation: Supporting local community organizations.
– Active Engagement: Partnering in initiatives that drive positive change.
Join us in making our world a better place for future generations.
Community organizations we support through funding and participation:
Partnership
Advocate is proud to partner with businesses and organizations who share our values and vision for more inclusive, compassionate, innovative and healthy communities. For over 130 years Advocate has nurtured a commitment to the communities where we live, work and play. We believe in corporate responsibility and continue to respond to a vast number of needs and initiatives big and small that have lasting impacts. Our corporate sponsorship extends to the Bruce F. Murray Foundation with a mandate to support health and wellness and projects to make lives better for families and children in northern Nova Scotia.
Some of our current and past and ongoing partnerships
- Pictou Antigonish Regional Library and Pictou Cultural Hub – Murray Family Library
- DeCoste Performing Arts Centre
- TD Advocate Diversity Awards Atlantic
- Pictou County S.P.C.A
- Y.M.C.A of Pictou County
- Healthy Pictou County
- George Dumont Hospital, Moncton, N.B.
- Race on the River