Fluidra Commercial Australia announces appointment of Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania

June 6, 2023

Fluidra Commercial Australia, global supplier of commercial pool solutions, has announced the appointment of Chris Clarke as the new Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania.

With an extensive background in the industry, Clarke brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.

Previously with Fluidra owned company, Sunbather Pool Heating, Clarke has a proven track record of driving business growth and cultivating strong relationships within the industry.

His deep understanding of the market, combined with his passion for delivering exceptional customer service, makes him an ideal fit for Fluidra Commercial Australia.

Clarke (pictured) started his career in 1993 as a contractor installing solar pool heating and covers after completing his plumbing apprenticeship at Monash University Clayton.

From 1995 to 2005, he worked as a service manager, solar installer, and plumbing professional for Greenhouse Pools and Spas, collaborating closely with Compass Pools before, in 2005, returning to Sunbather as a Retail and Trade Representative before transitioning to the Sunbather Commercial team as the Commercial Manager for the Southern Region in 2015.

In his new role at Fluidra Commercial, Clarke will be responsible for leading business development activities and building strategic partnerships across Victoria and Tasmania in which he will continue to work closely with the Sunbather Commercial team to help deliver a larger range of aquatic solutions to the greater commercial pool sector.

Announcing the appointment, Jeremy Smith, General Manager at Fluidra Commercial, stated “we are very excited to have Chris join our team.

"He provides a new layer of expertise to our team of industry specialists and will be instrumental in expanding our presence and delivering outstanding solutions to customers in the southern states."

Commenting on his new role, Clarke stated "I am very much looking forward to working with the Fluidra Commercial team and continuing my journey within the aquatics industry."

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