Our people

Chris Walters, a chartered engineer and naval architect, serves as the Chief Executive of Pressure Technologies plc. With over 25 years of experience in the marine and energy sectors, he has held senior roles at P&O Group and Lloyd’s Register. Chris holds an MBA from Imperial College, London, and is a Fellow of both the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Institution of Marine Engineers. He is also a Trustee of the RNLI and a former Chairman of its Technical Committee.

Chris Webster, a chartered engineer and metallurgist has been Chief Operating Officer at Chesterfield Special Cylinders since April 2022. As a statutory Director, he ensures employee safety and timely delivery of quality products and leads key business change programmes. Chris holds an MBA from Warwick University and under his leadership, the company continues to significantly enhance its capabilities through operational change, improved process flow, and cross-functional delivery.

As Commercial Director for Chesterfield Special Cylinders, Rachel leads strategic initiatives to drive business growth and strengthen client relationships. With over 10 years of experience in senior commercial management and sales, and a Masters in International Business and Strategic Management, she has a sharp focus on aligning commercial goals with customer needs. This makes Rachel a pivotal figure in CSC’s mission to enhance market presence and provide world-class gas containment solutions while fostering long-term partnerships.

Sally joined Pressure Technologies in June 2022 as Group Financial Controller and is now our current Director of Finance. Sally is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ experience in senior finance roles and has played a key role in the implementation of significant improvements to the Group’s financial management, controls and reporting. She is responsible for providing oversight and governance in financial reporting and internal controls, managing the operational financial team and planning, forecasting and analysis of all statutory and management accounts.

With over 17 years at Chesterfield Special Cylinders, Stephen drives sales growth across major markets. As Sales Director, he strengthens relationships with customers in aerospace, naval, oil and gas, and process industries. His previous roles, including Director of Integrity Management and International Sales Development Manager, have contributed to the company’s global success. Stephen’s expertise in compressed gas containment vessels and leadership in managing complex sales projects ensures the delivery of outstanding solutions both in the UK and internationally.

Lee has been with Chesterfield Special Cylinders since 1997, progressing from an apprentice-trained engineer to his current role as Naval Programs Director. He holds an Honours Degree in Engineering with Business Studies and a Masters in Business Administration. Since 2019, Lee has focused on CSC’s global naval programs and represents the company at senior Government and Navy levels worldwide. He is an active member of the Maritime Defence & Security Group of the Society of Maritime Industries.

Daniel joined Chesterfield Special Cylinders in 2008 as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice, and progressed through various roles, including maintenance, quality assurance and deployment management. Since 2020, he has led the Inspection and Testing Services team, bringing his HNC-qualified engineering expertise to a diverse role that spans sales, engineering, quality, testing, inspection and recertification.

James joined Chesterfield Special Cylinders as an Apprentice, and progressed through various roles and is now responsible for leading the technical team internally and building trust and relationships with customers. As well as his standard role James represents the company on the committee team for working standards, developing product, maintaining compliance and ensure the company meets regulatory framework.

Scott joined Chesterfield Special Cylinders as an Apprentice in 2003 and has undertaken a variety of roles in the organisation including Engineering Manager. Scott is now the Operations Manager and responsible for overseeing all production activities on a daily basis. He manages an experienced team of leaders and operatives who manufacture and retest our products through a complex set of processes. The experience he has is invaluable when developing new apprentices through the business apprenticeship scheme.