Executive Team

Pentana Solutions is led by a dedicated team of senior executives. Their combined expertise, experience and innovative thinking allows Pentana Solutions to provide industry leadership in the delivery of highly effective software solutions and services.

	Steve Kloss – CEO Steve started at Pentana Solutions in 1990 in the ERAnet Help Desk and has since had several roles including Territory Manager, State Sales Manager in Queensland, Marketing Director and was appointed to the position of CEO in 2002. Steve has extensive industry experience and is leading the team at Pentana Solutions to exceed the needs of the automotive industry with the most competitive, profit generating products and services.
	Kostas Antoniadis - CEO IDS Enterprise System Kostas has been with Pentana Solutions since 2003. He leads the newly acquired global wholesale Automotive business - IDS Enterprise Systems – providing a compelling case to our customers and prospects of a fully integrated automotive distribution chain. His role is to grow the business by providing world class products, services and support that add value to our customers. Kostas is a CPA with over 15 years management experience including having served as Financial Controller across various industries and as Senior Consultant in public practice.
	Nev Blackley – Executive Officer Specialty Solutions Nev has been with Pentana Solutions since 1998 and has been in various roles including Installations, Consulting, Project Manager, and managing our Enterprise Solutions and Quality Assurance Business Units. Originally an apprentice mechanic, Nev has worked in the automotive industry since 1981 in various operational & management roles within the parts and service departments of a dealership. Nev is currently responsible for several of Pentana Solutions' Business Units including Automotive Intelligence, DealerLink, LSF Solutions, Data Services, Logistic Solutions, Total Dealership Marketing, Executive, Managed Connections and Franchise Services.
	Richard Kerr – Executive Officer National ERP Sales Richard joined Pentana Solutions in 2008 and is responsible for managing our National ERP Sales team, Enterprise business and Pentana Finance. Richard brings to the team a wealth of sales and sales management experience from both the IT & T and outsourcing sectors. Richard is focussed on ensuring our customers and potential customers receive the highest standard of sales engagement with our National sales force.
	Jamie Waelend - Chief Information Officer Jamie joined Pentana Solutions in 2008. As Chief Information Officer, Jamie is responsible for the Development, Testing, Installation and Support of the Pentana Solutions Product Portfolio, including all ERP Solutions and Optional Product. Jamie brings a wealth of experience in the management and delivery of IT Services and Solutions by utilising best-practice methods and procedures. This experience, blended with passion and dedication for Quality and Innovation ensures that the business needs of our Customers are fundamental to our continued success. Jamie has 10 years experience in IT, with extensive experience in IT Service Management, Product Delivery and Consulting.
	Rod Dux - Director & Advisor Rod started with Pentana Solutions in 1987. Rod joined the Board as Finance Director in 1992. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Justice of the Peace. Prior to Pentana Solutions, he worked with Arthur Andersen Chartered Accountants and later held a finance and commerce position with Stihl in Australia and New Zealand.
	Peter Aitken – Director Special Projects & Advisor Peter joined Pentana Solutions in 1984 and has been in roles covering the Installation, Support and Development of the ERA product. This has been built upon a background of strong customer service and degrees in Accounting and IT.  Peter has driven the inclusion of customer and industry needs in the ERAnet product, through the establishment of the Customer Development Committee (CDC) and through the appointment of Product Managers with strong dealership experience behind them. His goal has helped us achieve product development that delivers value to our users through delivering technology that makes dealership processes more efficient and effective.
	Stefan Grammenos - Chief Financial Officer Stefan has been with Pentana Solutions since 2006. He is responsible for the finance, administration, legal and HR areas of our global business. Stefan is a CPA MBA with over 10 years management experience. Working for a top 250 firm before joining the team in 2006, Stefan has held various senior financial positions, predominantly in the Travel/IT industry throughout his career.