HYDROBALANCE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Chemist - Head of Business Services
Clare commenced working at HydroChem during the school holidays from the age of 15. After finishing school and completing her Masters in Science Communication, Clare returned to HydroChem heading up the Marketing Department before moving to the Payroll and HR Department.
In her spare time Clare enjoys keeping fit by running and playing sport with her husband and three daughters.
Job Titles:
- State Manager ( SA / NT )
Job Titles:
- Employee
- Technical Director
Lr Luis Rodriguez CFO Before moving to Australia in 2005, Luis worked for various multinational pharmaceutical and chemical companies in his native Argentina. Following a stint as a senior accountant, Luis soon returned to the chemical industry and was recruited to the role of CFO at HydroChem in 2007. When he's not working Luis is an avid traveller, eager to discover the beauties of his adoptive country. Other hobbies include reading, watching sports and spending time together with family and friends.
With almost 40 years' experience in water treatment, industrial automation and mining, Mike joined HydroChem as CEO in June 2020. Originally from Queensland, Melbourne has been home to Mike and his family for the last 25 years. Mike is motivated by service excellence, technical innovation, employee development and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys mountain biking, photography and the company of family and friends.
Job Titles:
- National Sales Director
- Director of Strategy and Technology
Mark is a Dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organisations. Utilises keen analysis, insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex (sales, technical, human resources, legal, financial, operational) issues and motivating staff to peak performance.
Mark has held a wide range of positions at HydroChem during his more than 20 years with the company. From Service Technician to Tower Cleaner and Team Leader, Mark entered his role as State Manager in WA in July 2009.
When he's not at work, Mark enjoys following the Richmond Football Club, travelling, visiting art galleries and indulging in good food and wine.
When Neil and Luda founded HydroChem back in 1977 there were no employees, leaving the pair to do everything from designing product brochures to on-site service, chemical blending, delivery of chemicals and equipment, and client entertaining. As the company expanded, Neil took on the role of Managing Director. Neil retired from full-time work in 2005 but maintains an active role with his finger on the pulse - keeping in touch with staff throughout the country.
In his spare time Neil enjoys being around his family, playing sports - especially golf and lawn bowls - gardening, catching up with friends and travelling.
If you look at old HydroChem polaroids from the 80s you're likely to see Nick somewhere in the background. Not yet out of school, Nick started working in HydroChem's manufacturing and service departments in the early 1990s.
After completing a double degree in chemistry and law at Monash University, and spending some time in the UK, Nick returned to Australia and HydroChem in 2002. Since then Nick has worked with the Victorian team to open up offices in Sydney, Perth and Darwin before being appointed GM/CEO in 2005.
In his spare time Nick enjoys spending time with his partner and their two sons. While weekend adventures for the most part mean trips to the zoo or local market, Nick still manages to keep up with the Melbourne local music scene, seeing live music as often as he can.
Job Titles:
- National Industrial Business Manager
Peter began working at HydroChem in 1999 as a service technician. Over the last 24 years, Peter has performed several other roles at HydroChem including Service Department Team Leader, Risk Management Consultant, Account Manager, Victorian Sales Manager and a 12 month period in 2022 working as our Far North Queensland Regional Branch Manager setting up our one of our newest branches located in Cairns. Peter has returned to his role as Victorian Sales Manager, leading a team of dedicated water treatment account managers.
Away from work, Peter loves going to live sport, particularly AFL and cricket. Peter is also a keen traveller, loves his music, movies and spending time with family and friends.
Paul entered into the water treatment industry in 2004, working in commercial, power generation, heavy industry, and mining. Prior to moving to Australia in 2010, Paul worked as a Water Treatment Consultant and Legionella Risk Assessor in the UK.
Having spent the last 11 years in Perth focused on the mining industry, he brings extensive process knowledge in the precious and base metals area.
Paul loves spending time with his wife, two daughters and their dog. When he's not working, Paul enjoys go-kart racing, rock climbing and playing in his band.
Job Titles:
- National HR & Payroll Manager