James Leach

Biography

Chief Executive Officer, Berendsen Fluid Power and The Hydraulic Warehouse James joined the Berendsen Head Office team in 2008 as a Business Analyst working with Executive Management, the Branch network and Corporate in the development, testing and implementation of a range of business improvement initiatives covering a wide range of disciplines. In 2009 James moved into the role of acting Branch Manager in Wollongong before moving on to a similar role in Melbourne later that year. Upon returning to Sydney in March 2010 James was appointed as National Manager Branch Development, holding responsibility for five branches as well as acting as Branch Manager for Adelaide. In addition, James was responsible for the management of BHA Imports and the National Customer Service Centre. Later that year James was appointed as CEO of Berendsen Fluid Power. Prior to his employment with Berendsen, James held the role of Business Solutions Consultant with First Rand Bank Ltd, and Product Manager with Goldquest International Hydraulics, where he established Goldquest International Hydraulics’FilrationDivision. James holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of the Witwatersrand as well qualifications in Project Management, and Advanced Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics. 

Research Interest

 electro hydraulics