Davey announces two new leadership appointments
Davey Water Products has made two new leadership appointments that combine nearly three decades experience in driving high-growth sales and developing strategic customer experience initiatives.
Hamish Caunter brings enormous retail brand management capability to his role as Davey channel manager for Pool and Spa, while Mark Anning, Davey’s new general manager of sales and service, is charged with overseeing the company’s growing sales and service operations in Australia.
Davey COO Peter Wolff says the two new appointments are an integral part of the company’s growth strategy.
“We are delighted to welcome Hamish and Mark to the Davey family,” he says. “While we celebrate 90 years in business, our focus is firmly on creating sustainable water solutions that empower future generations to thrive, and these roles are key to achieving that.”
Elevating the retail brand
While new to the pool and spa industry, Caunter has built a formidable career developing and positioning retail brands during his previous positions as head of Wilson Sporting Goods, general manager of brands NAR (a US sports licensing specialist), and business manager for DC Shoes.
“I was drawn to Davey because of its authentic and premium positioning, rooted in its 90-year history and continued commitment to Australian manufacturing,” he says.
“The opportunity to contribute to a brand with such a storied legacy, while also leading the charge on a new retail-focused strategy, was something I couldn’t pass up.
“My experience in business development and strategic planning will be pivotal as we seek to elevate Davey as a consumer retail brand in this sector. Over the next 12 months, our mantra will be ‘training, training, training’. We want to better educate both our team and our customers on our products, ensuring Davey’s service continues to set the industry standard,” he says.
Caunter is committed to building a robust team that will foster strong relationships with retailers, deepening their understanding of the business.
“This team will integrate the Autopool people, and our major initiative will be implementing Davey’s Pool Master Dealer program,” he says.
“We are excited to expand our product offering, introducing new categories such as cleaning solutions — including Kreepy Krauly, robotic pool cleaners, and accessories — alongside chemicals and product enhancements supported by the Autopool and Waterco collaborations.”
Productive partnerships
With an impressive career spanning more than 30 years in senior sales management and general management roles, Mark Anning brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success.
In his most recent role at global electrical manufacturing company Eaton, Anning was the general manager of its low voltage business for Australia and New Zealand, where he led sales, product marketing and engineering.
Wolff says Anning is known for his commitment to fostering a collaborative team culture, and dedication to delivering outstanding results. He will be responsible for overseeing all Davey sales and service operations in Australia, developing strategic initiatives and ensuring that the highest level of customer satisfaction remains a priority.
“We will continue to build long-lasting, productive partnerships with our customers to ensure Davey products and services are available locally to communities throughout Australia via our Master Dealer network,” Anning says.
“We are grateful for the dedication and expertise of this valuable and highly experienced network of water pump industry experts, and I look forward to our continued success together.”
Anning says he is honoured to join Davey in the year where it is celebrating 90 years as an Australian manufacturing icon and looks forward to contributing to the brand’s bright future.
“I am eager to work with Davey’s talented team to drive growth and deliver outstanding results for the company’s dealers, customers and shareholders,” he says.
IMAGE: Mark Anning, general manager of sales and service, and Hamish Caunter, Davey channel manager for Pool and Spa.
