Our Team
We thrive on challenge and creating solutions that absolutely fit a clients’ brief. Our team of dedicated, experienced professionals are here to answer any questions you might have.
Geoff Davis
Chairman & Group Managing Director
Geoff joined Helipebs in September 1963 as an engineering apprentice. For many years Mr Davis worked in the grinding ball division and he has travelled extensively overseas. He is now the Group Managing Director for Helipebs Holdings, Helipebs Controls Ltd and Helipebs Metal Finishing.
Victoria Hayward
Managing Director
Victoria joined Helipebs in September 2022 as Managing Director. She has spent the last 27 years in the engineering sector, most recently in the aerospace industry but previous to that in the automation and process industries. Victoria started her career as a mechanical engineer and over time moved in to sales then management and is now Managing Director for Helipebs Controls Ltd and Helipebs Metal Finishing.
Ivan Knapp
Engineering Manager
Ivan joined Helipebs in January 2006 as a Design Engineer having previously trained at Vickers Fluid Power and has always worked in the hydraulics industry. Prior to joining Helipebs, Ivan worked at the Defence Academy at Shrivenham.
Mark Confaloni
CI & Marketing Manager
Mark joined Helipebs in September of 1980 as an engineering apprentice. After completing 3 years in the machine shop he then spent a number of years in the design office before moving into sales and management roles, he is now focusing on Continuous Improvement and Marketing.
Andy Roberts
Sales Manager
Andy joined Helipebs in December 2013 having previously worked in a sales environment for 13 years mainly in an engineering capacity assisting customers with their requirements.
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Established in 1969 and entirely British owned, Helipebs provides global businesses with quality, bespoke and standard solutions to today’s demanding hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder applications.