Our Board
Meet the board members who guide the strategic direction of Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa.
Sarah Ramsay
Chair
United Machinists
Sarah Ramsay is the CEO and co‑owner of United Machinists, a leading Dunedin advanced manufacturer supplying high‑value sectors from aerospace to medical technology. Since 2019, she has driven the company’s transformation through automation, digital production systems, and advanced machining, all grounded in a people‑first approach. Sarah is also an active angel investor, mentor, and Chartered Professional Director, contributing to industry groups including Hanga‑Aro‑Rau and the NZ Defence Industry Association.
Rachel Barker
Chief Executive Officer
Plastics NZ
Rachel Barker is the CEO of Plastics NZ and a mechanical engineer with deep expertise in product development, plastics processing, and polymers. She leads national efforts to advance a circular economy for plastics and strengthens manufacturing success through evidence‑based collaboration. Rachel also contributes to key industry groups, including the Advanced Manufacturing ITP Steering Group and global advocacy around UN plastics agreements.
Glenn Hansen
Group Financial Controller
Vortex Engineering Group
Glenn Hansen is the Group Financial Controller for the Vortex Engineering Group, an environmental engineering company operating across Australia and New Zealand. He leads the Group’s finance, administration, IT, risk, marketing, internal communications, and external relations functions. With a background spanning horticulture, tech, software, and accountancy, Glenn has advised a wide range of businesses and previously owned his own. He is also active in representing Canterbury manufacturers through government forums and serves as a director of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce.
Alan Suttcliffe
Chief Executive
Page Macrae Engineering
Alan Suttcliffe is the Chief Executive of Page Macrae Engineering and a chartered engineer and director with 25 years of experience across manufacturing, operations, technology, and project leadership. He has held senior roles in multiple industrial sectors and brings strong governance capability from his work with SME manufacturers and industry boards.
Amos Breyfogle
Owner
Pivot Innovation
Amos Breyfogle is an engineering leader specialising in advanced manufacturing, 3D printing, and technology‑driven product development. With global experience across the US and Germany, he helps companies adopt additive manufacturing and automation. Based in Queenstown Lakes, he leads Wildtech and supports community fabrication initiatives, advocating for New Zealand’s advanced manufacturing future.
Charlie North
Head of Supply Chain
Dawn Aerospace
Charlie North leads supply chain operations for Dawn Aerospace, managing global material flow and integrating problem‑solving technologies into manufacturing for satellite propulsion systems. With a background in high‑tech, regulated manufacturing at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, he combines practical, hands‑on engineering with a passion for turning ideas into reality.
Chris Komatas
Partnerships
Globex Engineering
Chris Komatas is a manufacturing and technology leader supporting partnerships at Globex Engineering. His experience spans high‑tech operations, including roles as COO at StretchSense, VP Global Operations at Tomra/Compac, and leadership roles across the UK and Silicon Valley. He focuses on building the right skills and manufacturing capabilities to grow New Zealand’s advanced manufacturing sector.
Nathan Hay
General Manager Operations
Argus Manutech
Nathan Hay is the General Manager of Operations at Argus ManuTech and a strategic leader in digital manufacturing with over 25 years’ experience. He has led major digital transformation initiatives that strengthened competitiveness and modernised operations, championing people‑first innovation to advance New Zealand’s manufacturing capability.
Vicky Webb
Senior Capital Support Manager
Fonterra
Vicky Webb is Fonterra Senior Capital Support Manager, bringing 30 years of hands on engineering and project leadership experience. She supports capital projects across the sector, contributing expertise in governance, business case development, process engineering, and industry advocacy during a period of significant manufacturing challenges.