08/06/2026
Staff Spotlight | Meet Jim Willard, Head of Systems & Innovation
From chemical engineer and professional baseballer to leading innovation at Pentacon, Jim’s career journey has been anything but ordinary.
With experience working alongside global organisations including Chevron, Boeing and Dow Chemical, Jim now focuses on making Pentacon smarter, faster and more efficient through technology, automation and AI.
One of his proudest achievements has been connecting and streamlining Pentacon’s business systems, creating seamless workflows that help our teams operate more effectively every day.
What drives Jim? Solving problems, finding better ways of doing things, and seeing new ideas successfully adopted across the business.
When asked what he enjoys most about Pentacon, Jim points to the culture: a hardworking, supportive team where ideas are heard, innovation is encouraged, and everyone is working towards a common goal.
Outside of work, you'll find him spending time with family, following horse racing, and continuing to explore the exciting possibilities of AI.
Thanks for everything you do, Jim - your passion for innovation is helping shape the future of Pentacon.