Lucas Bendo-Watson

Business Development Manager

Lucas is a seasoned business and market development professional with extensive experience in business growth for advanced products in the nuclear, oil and gas, food and beverage, water desalination, and pharmaceutical sectors. With a career that spans over two decades, Lucas has built a strong reputation for driving business growth, spearheading product innovation, and establishing strategic distribution networks globally.

Prior to joining the Weld Australia team in 2025, Lucas was the Head of Market Development at Codeac Solutions in London. In this role, he led the introduction of a pioneering colorimetric nuclear detection technology.

Lucas also held key roles at K-TIG Advanced Welding Systems, starting as a Senior Sales and Commissioning Engineer in Adelaide before being appointed Head of Market Development, where he led the company’s successful expansion across the UK and Europe.

With a hands-on background in mechanical piping and welding, Lucas started his career as a boilermaker and pipe fitter. He excelled in senior engineering and supervisory roles across major infrastructure projects in Australia, including the Ichthys LNG and Santos GLNG projects.

With both technical welding expertise and commercial acumen, Lucas brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and industry leadership to Weld Australia’s mission of advancing welding excellence.