Our Team

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Sharyn Williams has over 15 years of ASX-listed experience as an Executive Leader and Chief Financial Officer. Sharyn has a strong background in driving strategic, financial, governance and operational outcomes in a variety of industries including education, automotive, manufacturing, electrical, finance, retail and wholesale. She has had the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of operations across multiple geographies including Australia, China, Singapore and the United States of America.

Sharyn holds a MBA, Bachelor degrees in Business and Education, is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Matthew is responsible for the Technical and Commercial operations of PWR Advanced Cooling Technology, working with his team of managers and supporting engineers to develop unique solutions for our customers, and continuing PWR’s advanced manufacturing technology pathway. Matthew completed his Mechanical Engineering Trade as a special class Fitter and Machinist/Toolmaker concurrently studying Mechanical Engineering, before working as a design engineer and applying both engineering and trade skill sets to the Motorsport industry.

Matthew joined PWR in 2000 as a design and manufacturing engineer contributing to PWR’s formative years across product and production engineering responsibilities. This role progressed to the position of Engineering Manager at PWR, as a position held for 15 years, working closely with PWR’s customers to grow the business, and overseeing the continued development of PWR’s product and advanced manufacturing capabilities. In July 2020, Matthew commenced the position of Chief Operating Officer at PWR, before taking on his current role of Chief Technical and Commercial Officer in August 2021 to support the future growth of PWR.

Rob Shore is the Chief Financial Officer of PWR, bringing broad international experience across industrial manufacturing, fintech payments and food retail.

Rob’s career spans the United Kingdom, New York, Sydney and Brisbane, where he has been based since 2016. He trained in accountancy in London before progressing into senior finance leadership roles with a UK‑listed global industrial manufacturer, a role that ultimately brought him to Australia. Across his career, Rob has focused on capital discipline, profitable growth and building strong, high‑performing teams.

Rob was drawn to PWR by its action‑oriented, straightforward culture and the strong momentum across both established and emerging markets, including the company’s investment in the Stapylton facility. He is excited to contribute to the next chapter of PWR’s growth journey.

Ben Jackson began his journey with PWR Australia in 2017, joining the team as a Graduate Engineer.

From the outset, Ben demonstrated exceptional technical skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and a strong commitment to excellence. His capabilities and leadership potential led to a swift promotion into the role of Project Engineer then Senior Project Engineer, where he played a key role in the successful delivery of high-profile engineering projects with our motorsport customers. 

Recognising his growing leadership and broad technical expertise, Ben was offered the opportunity to support the establishment and growth of PWR Europe. He took on the role of Engineering Manager and subsequently stepped into a position of Assistant General Manager.

During his tenure in Europe, Ben was instrumental in driving operational efficiency and enhancing team performance.

In January 2025, Ben embarked on another international secondment as Acting GM of PWR North America to lead site operations and support with the induction of the new General Manager, Gavin Lemon.

Now, we are pleased that Ben has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PWR.

In this position, Ben will oversee the success of our Production operations globally, Quality Assurance and our Advanced Planning Group.

Andrew Scott, General Manager – Advanced Technology at PWR Advanced Cooling Technology, managing all internal R&D and customer related technical projects within PWR’s Global Engineering Team.

Andi joined PWR in 2015 after a long career in motorsport. Growing up in Northern Ireland, surrounded by motorcycle and car racing, together with a family-owned engineering business, helped plant the seed from an early age for the career path ahead. After several years in the family business and graduating university with a engineering degree, Andi moved up the ranks of motorsport engineering until reaching the pinnacle and working for one of the most prestigious front running Formula 1 teams, where Andi became familiar with the PWR brand.

Having previously travelled Australia with his wife in 2002 and enjoying the culture, weather, and coastal life he left with a determination to emigrate to Australia permanently one day. Andi and his family moved to the Gold coast in 2015, joining PWR, were the same motorsport ethos of performance, drive and passion have fitted together perfectly within the PWR business.

Andi graduated from Northampton University with a first-class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, together with a Fdsc in Motorsport and High Performance Engineering.

Andi is driven to work with a group of motivated people to develop, manufacture and deliver the best solutions for our increasing customer base and to be part of the growing success story of PWR.

“Opportunity is often missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Thomas A Edison

Jake Howard is the General Manager – People and Strategy at PWR Advanced Cooling Technology, leading the company’s people strategy to support sustainable growth, high performance, and a strong workplace culture.

In his role, Jake is responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining talent across the global PWR business, with a focus on leadership capability, employee engagement, reward and recognition, and early‑career development. He works closely with leaders across the organisation to ensure people initiatives are practical, scalable, and aligned to PWR’s strategic goals.

Jake is passionate about building an engaged and capable workforce, creating environments where people can do their best work while supporting PWR’s continued innovation and success.

Ben Nielsen is responsible for PWR’s Technical Services function, leading the Research & Development, Simulation & Test, Product Design Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering teams. In this role, he oversees the development of advanced cooling technologies and supports the delivery of engineering solutions across PWR’s global customer base.

Ben joined PWR in 2008 as a Production Engineer, gaining valuable firsthand exposure to PWR’s manufacturing processes, technologies, and operational capabilities. This foundation provided a deep understanding of how world-class cooling products are developed and produced. Throughout his career with PWR, Ben has held several leadership and technical positions including Senior Project Engineer, Motorsport Programme Manager, Engineering Manager, and his current role as General Manager – Technical Services.

Holding a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Ben has spent the majority of his career supporting customers within elite motorsport and niche OEM sectors, including Formula 1, MotoGP, and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Through these experiences, he has developed expertise in product development, manufacturing engineering, thermal management technologies, and the delivery of complex engineering solutions.

What Ben enjoys most about working at PWR is the collaborative team environment and the company’s ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing excellence and product performance. The opportunity to work alongside passionate people while supporting some of the world’s most demanding engineering applications continues to be a key source of motivation.

Jason Hicks, General Manager of Production, joined PWR in 2002 after completing a dual Trade Certificate of Fitting and Turning and Boilermaker. He initially worked in the Machine Shop for 9 years, where he became the Machine Shop Manager before transitioning to a role managing a small fabrication team for an O.E program. Upon completion of the O.E program, Jason was tasked with developing and growing the quality department where he served as the Production Quality Manager. He led and mentored a driven and passionate team of quality inspectors for 8 years. In 2022, Jason was promoted to the role of Production Manager, and in May 2023, he was appointed as General Manager of Production, becoming a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

In his current position, Jason excels as a highly motivated manager overseeing a skilled workforce specializing in advanced manufacturing processes. He is dedicated to mentoring staff and is deeply passionate about quality, employee development, and workplace safety. Jason is driven by a continuous improvement approach to enhance PWR’s production environment through training, staff and culture development, system implementation, and strategic development. Additionally, he actively participates in PWR’s Work Experience and Apprentice programs, ensuring the future success of young employees and promoting positive production outcomes for PWR.

Responsible for the management of all European activities including implementation of manufacturing facilities in the UK, driving the development of PWR products into all UK and European market segments while creating sustainable growth policies for the near future.

Motorsport has been Wayne’s lifeblood for over 35 years, initially competing as a rally co-driver he switched from the “hot seat” to a position in sales engineering within the motorsport industry. Relocating to Italy in 2000 Wayne started his international lifestyle of managing various companies within the Brembo Group pivoting between living in the USA and Italy. The experience gained from these roles generated a multi-faceted skill set of Performance and Motorsport products for both two- and four-wheel vehicles.

“The international experience gained over the last 20 years has created a wealth of global contacts and friends within the industry and it is this camaraderie which makes every day of my life in this industry a pleasure to wake up to”.

“The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus”.

Bruce Lee

Gavin Lemon recently joined PWR as the General Manager for PWR North America. With a wealth of experience in manufacturing and mechanical engineering, Gavin is dedicated to driving operational excellence and innovation within the team. His extensive background and leadership skills position him to lead PWR’s continued growth and success in the region.