Leadership Team

Leadership Team

Leadership Team

Glen Priestley

Director and SykesPrimax Global Vice President Business Development

Glen joined the Sykes GroupPrimax in 2020, bringing with him over 30 years of industry experience across Australia, Asia, China and the USA. A qualified Chemical Engineer, Glen also holds an MBA in addition to his wealth of experience in business leadership and executive management roles.

Glen’s technical skills and business acumen underpin his expertise in pumps and mineral processing equipment.

With a keen interest in research and development, project and engineering management and business strategy, Glen is passionate about leading the Sykes GroupPrimax through an exciting period of growth.
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Racine Neilson

Country Manager, Australia – Atlas Copco
Portable Flow

With more than 15 years of experience in the global pump industry, Racine leads the Atlas Copco Portable Flow team in Australia, responsible for both the Sykes GroupPrimax and Atlas Copco brands.

Racine joined the Sykes GroupPrimax in 2022 as Vice President, Americas, then returned to Australia in 2024 to take on the position of Global Sales Manager for the Sykes Group Primax brand. Under her leadership, the brand grew significantly across international markets.

Racine is passionate about delivering customer-focused solutions and has a special interest in change management and business development.

A member of AICD, Racine holds a double degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business and has also completed her Master of Business Administration.

Aman Batra

General Manager, Primax Product Company Dubai

With more than 25 years of experience and nearly two decades with Atlas Copco Group, Aman brings broad expertise across operations, quality, SHEQ, technical support, supply chain and business transformation. Aman joined Atlas Copco in 2008 and has since held a number of leadership roles across product companies. Most recently, as Operations Manager at Primax Product Company Dubai, he led end-to-end operations and supported the organization’s continued growth and profitability. He has also played an important role in major strategic initiatives, including the development of Atlas Copco’s Lean & Green manufacturing facility in Pune, India. Aman is passionate about people, teamwork and operational excellence, with a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and sustainable business growth. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA, and has completed the International Management Program at the Stockholm School of Economics.
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Yuan Yuan

Aftermarket Solutions Manager

With a passion for pumps, Yuan Yuan joined Sykes GroupPrimax in 2022 with 11 years of industry practice. With prior experience as a Product Specialist, Yuan Yuan applies her extensive knowledge to engineering support, pump configuration, and project sales.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Economical Information Management and a Master’s degree in Information, System and Technology provides Yuan Yuan with a unique skillset to lead the aftermarket team.
Chris OBrien

Chris O’Brien

Global Product Manager

With more than 43 years in the pump industry, Chris brings a depth of knowledge and experience that few can match. Chris joined Sykes 27 years ago as a Sales Engineer and was recognised for his impact early on, receiving the Outstanding Sales Achievement Award in his first year.
His strong technical knowledge, commercial insight and deep understanding of customer needs led to his appointment as Product Manager, and he now serves as Global Product Manager for the Sykes Group.
Holding a Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, combined with extensive industry experience and a genuine passion for the Sykes product range, Chris plays a key role in driving product development and global customer support.
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Paul White

Technical Manager

Part of the fabric of Sykes GroupPrimax, Paul has been with the Group for over 35 years. His passion for the business, his people and our products makes him an incredible asset.
Starting as a Mechanical Fitter, Paul’s capability and leadership led him to become Operations Manager. Now as Technical Manager, Paul supports the effective alignment between engineering, manufacturing and customer requirements across the Sykes GroupPrimax.
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Stephen Goff

Operations Manager

With over 15 years of experience as an industrial engineer and production manager, Stephen brings deep expertise in quality control, problem solving, and project coordination. With the Sykes Group, Stephen has led production planning and team operations to drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Holding a Bachelor of Science in Technology and an Associate Degree in Computer Technology from Kent State University, Stephen combines strong technical capability with a focus on continuous improvement. Stephen’s leadership ensures alignment across engineering, sales, and service, supporting Sykes’ commitment to operational excellence and innovation.
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Rosemberg Caicedo Ortega

Engineering Manager

Joining us in 2018, Rosemberg leads the Sykes GroupPrimax global engineering team, overseeing product support and research and development.

With a diverse background which includes 14 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Rosemberg has 10 years specialising in mining equipment for OEM’s.

Rosemberg holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Emily Clare

Emily Clare

Human Resources & SHEQ Manager

Emily Clare is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience in generalist Human Resources roles within heavy industry across Australia and Asia. Joining shortly after the acquisition of the Sykes GroupPrimax by the Atlas Copco Group, Emily brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the organisation.

Emily is a professional member of AHRI and IRS NSW and holds a Master of Law and Human Resources and Bachelor of Business.

Emily has a passion for ensuring Human Resources strategies are aligned with overall business objectives to drive organisational success.

Ana Paula

Ana Paula

Business Controller Accounting & Finance

With over a decade of experience in financial reporting and controls, Ana Paula has a keen focus on budgeting, forecasting and internal audits. She joined Atlas Copco in 2014 and has advanced through roles including Controlling Analyst and Business Controller, driving significant digitalisation and automation initiatives.

Ana Paula holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Controllership and Finance from FIPECAFI, along with degrees in Accounting and Business Management from leading institutions in São Paulo. Joining Sykes Group as Business Controller in 2024, her commitment to proactive partnerships are a strong asset to the team.

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