Melbourne, Australia — The IAPMO Group is pleased to announce the hiring of Graham Clark as Operations Manager of IAPMO Oceania, a new position within the organization. Clark is an engineering professional with 13 years’ experience as a business and team leader.
Prior to joining IAPMO Oceania, Clark spent the previous four years with Rheem Australia, most recently as
R&D Manager, leading a team of engineers and technicians, providing oversight on a range of projects across domestic and commercial water heater product groups, and managing supplier, client and staff relationship chains. Previously he was R&D Manager for CAMEC and Development Engineer for Davey Water Products.
A graduate of Monash University in Melbourne, Clark holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and
Commerce.
In the role of Operations Manager, Clark joins a growing IAPMO Oceania WaterMark team, with a goal to
develop and improve systems, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure Oceania remains “First in Fast Professional Certification.”
“At IAPMO, we are here to help our clients and the industry address the challenges of the future and to ensure the safety of the community,” said Paul Bonsak, IAPMO Oceania Managing Director. “We have invested heavily in our people and our facilities to ensure we can offer the highest possible standard of service. As part of this development, we have been fortunate to have Mr. Graham Clark join our team. Graham is a true professional with a breadth of experience in plumbing product development and manufacturing. He brings with him talent, enthusiasm and experience, which will benefit our clients.”
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