Two new appointments at Fluidra Commercial

There has been a promotion and a new appointment at Fluidra Commercial Australia.

Natsuki Murata has been promoted to the role of special projects engineer, following the recent transition of Ole Hoskinson from the position.

In this role, Murata will be responsible for major projects requiring specialist design, fabrication, installation supervision and commissioning.

Fluidra Commercial ANZ marketing manager Yvette Audet says that Murata progressed through the organisation from junior engineer to a highly skilled and respected team member, working closely with senior engineers to deliver complex aquatic infrastructure projects across Australia.

Over the past two years, Murata played a key role in the successful delivery of several landmark installations including bulkheads, Swimwalls and movable floors at aquatic centres in Oran Park (NSW), Carnegie (VIC), Lismore (NSW), Fawkner (VIC), PLC (VIC), Inverell (NSW) and Kawana (QLD). These projects have introduced innovative solutions such as flotation-only movement bulkheads, articulated movable floors and integrated accessibility features.

Additional projects recently installed and awaiting handover include facilities at North Sydney Olympic Pool, Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, HBF Arena in Western Australia, Yeppoon Aquatic Centre, and a specialised movable floor platform lift at Taronga Zoo’s Sea Turtle Hospital.

Murata will work closely with Fluidra’s commercial engineering and project teams to continue delivering innovative aquatic infrastructure solutions for communities across Australia.

John Xagoraris

John Xagoraris has been appointed NSW/ACT business development manager for Fluidra Commercial, bringing more than two decades of experience across residential and commercial aquatic systems.

Audet says that Xagoraris is widely respected within the industry for his deep technical knowledge, practical operational experience and strong customer relationships.

His career spans warehouse operations, internal sales, customer service leadership, and state-level sales management – providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the full supply chain and lifecycle of aquatic equipment and water treatment systems.

Most recently, Xagoraris spent more than 13 years with Waterco Limited, including seven years as NSW sales development manager, where he played a key role in strengthening the company’s market presence, supporting trade partners, and driving strategic growth across the state.

Prior to this, he held multiple leadership roles at AstralPool, progressing from warehouse manager through to NSW customer service manager. His tenure there saw him lead internal sales teams, oversee technical support and service coordination, mentor staff and manage complex customer solutions across residential and commercial markets.

Audet says that Xagoraris’s early career in warehouse and operational management laid a strong foundation in logistics, stock control, systems management and team leadership – experience that continues to inform his practical and solutions-focused approach today.

With extensive hands-on technical acumen and a strong understanding of both builder and operator needs, Xagoraris is well positioned to support consultants, contractors, councils and commercial facility operators throughout NSW and ACT.

Audet says his appointment reinforces Fluidra Commercial’s commitment to strengthening local expertise and delivering end-to-end aquatic solutions backed by industry-leading knowledge and service.

IMAGES: Left, Natsuki Murata; Right, John Xagoraris (Supplied, Fluidra)