Our Team
At Synaptec, we pride ourselves on our technical excellence and pioneering nature. Since our inception, we have carefully curated a team of experts who strive to devise creative and effective solutions for our customers.
Our combined years in industry and contributions to fundamental research and product development combine to form a strong team that is committed to delivering solutions to the power sector’s most significant challenges.
Senior management team
![Dr Philip Orr](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Philip-Orr-750x525-1.jpg)
Dr Philip Orr
Chief Executive Officer
Philip leads the development of Synaptec’s strategy and oversees day-to-day commercial and technical operations…Read more
![Hugh Lennie](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hugh-Lennie-BW.jpg)
Hugh Lennie
Chief Financial Officer
Hugh is an experienced finance professional. A qualified Chartered Accountant he has worked in senior positions …Read more
![Dr Neil Gordon](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Neil-Gordon-750x525-1.jpg)
Dr Neil Gordon
VP Technology
Dr Gordon is our Vice President of Technology, overseeing the development of our sensors and associated systems. He concluded his…Read more
![Saul Matthews](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Saul-Matthews-750x525-1.jpg)
Saul Matthews
VP Sales
As VP Global Sales, Saul brings 24 years of sales and marketing experience to Synaptec, having led growth…
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![Dr Steven Blair](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/David-Blair-750x525-1.jpg)
Dr Steven Blair
VP Applications
![Jamie Torrance](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jamie_ourteam1.png)
Jamie Torrance
VP Operations
As Vice President of Operations, Jamie leads Synaptec’s commercial and day-to-day operations. Jamie brings with him a wealth…Read more
![Annika Rieley](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Annika_ourteam1.png)
Annika Rieley
Head of Marketing
Annika leads Synaptec’s marketing and brand development. Her experience in marketing and design spans over 14 years working interna…Read more
Strategic advisors
![Bogdan Kasztenny](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bogdan750x525.jpg)
Bogdan Kasztenny
Bogdan Kasztenny has over 30 years of experience in power system protection and control. In the 1990s, during his decade-long …Read more
![John Marsh](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/JohnMarsh-750x525-1.jpg)
John Marsh
John is the Dean of Transnational Education, Director of the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre in Glasgow, and Professor…Read more
Business Development
![Chris Conway](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chris_our_team1.png)
Chris Conway
Business Development Manager – Power Cables
Chris has a wealth of engineering and applications experience with distributed fibre optic sensing technologies deployed …Read more
![Slava Tavoletti](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/slava_our_team1.png)
Slava Tavoletti
Business Development Manager
Slava leads our business development in the transmission and distribution sector. He has extensive knowledge of the primary high-voltage equipment, …Read more
![Jeff Williamson](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jeff-crop.jpg)
Jeff Williamson
Business Development Director – North America
Jeff leads our business development in the North American transmission and distribution sector. …Read more
![Abdul Rahman Mustapha](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Our-team-Rahman.png)
Abdul Rahman Mustapha
Business Development Manager
Rahman’s extensive experience in business development, particularly in the dynamic sectors of Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Refining, Power Generation, and Offshore Wind, positions him as a valuable asset…. Read more
![Aneesh Chandran](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Aneesh_our_team1.png)
Aneesh Chandran
Lead Application Engineer
Aneesh is our Lead Applications Engineer responsible for our Field Applications. As our trusted Lead Applications Engineer.…Read more
![Tobias Singh](https://synapt.ec/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tobias_our_team1.png)
Tobias Singh
Applications Engineer
Tobias completed his MEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea University in 2020 and achieved first class honours …Read more