PoolCorp appoints new Pool Systems general manager

Tim Ward has stepped down from his role as general manager of PoolCorp’s Australian business, Pool Systems, replaced by Frank Petruccelli.

PoolCorp thanked Mr Ward for his contribution to the business and wished him well in his future endeavours.

In a statement PoolCorp says Petruccelli joins Pool Systems at a pivotal time as the business continues to focus on growth, customer experience, and operational performance across its national branch network.

“He brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across distribution, automotive and industrial supply sectors.”

Most recently, Petruccelli held senior general manager roles at Burson Auto Parts, part of the Bapcor Group, where he was responsible for national sales, operations, and the delivery of major transformation initiatives across hundreds of locations.

Petruccelli began his career in finance and accounting and holds an MBA. He is a qualified CPA and is known for his hands-on leadership style, strong commercial discipline, and focus on improving supply chain performance, service execution and team capability within large customer-centric organisations. He will be based in Melbourne.

In welcoming him to the business, PoolCorp said in the statement it was confident his experience and leadership would support the next phase of growth for the business.

Meanwhile Pool Corporation (PoolCorp) announced its senior VP, 40-year veteran Kenneth “Kenny” G. St. Romain will retire from his position in 2026, and that John B. Watwood has joined the company as executive vice president, reporting to president and CEO Peter D. Arvan. He will lead PoolCorp’s swimming pool operations in North America, as well as overseeing digital and technology initiatives.

IMAGE (Supplied): Luther Willems (Human resources VP, PoolCorp), Frank Petruccelli (Pool Systems GM), Jean-Louis Albouy (PoolCorp EU & AU)