Meet The Team

Meet the expert team who provide you with the Kernow-How, giving you the benefit of our knowledge and experience and delivering exceptional customer service on a daily basis.

Nathan Prisgrove

Having worked throughout the company since 2000, Nathan has considerable knowledge and experience in all areas. As Senior Director he embraces change, motivates the team and strategically leads the company forward.

Nathan Prisgrove

   Senior Director

 

Daniel Furse

As Managing Director, Daniel oversees all aspects of the business. Having previously spent many years as Sales Director, he has a deep understanding of our customers’ needs ensuring Kernow remains as customer focussed as ever.

Daniel Furse

   Managing Director

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Aaron Prisgrove

Overseeing Kernow’s vast range of products and leading the buying team, Aaron is the forefront in procurement. Every day he works closely with trusted suppliers to ensure Kernow has the right products at competitive prices.

Aaron Prisgrove

  Procurement & Ops Director

Reuben Prisgrove

Since he joined in 1992 Reuben has helped to build the company to the successful business it is today. His valuable industry knowledge and experience continues to support and help to move the company forward.

Reuben Prisgrove

   Business Advisory

 

Andrew Furse

One of the founding members and Directors of Kernow, Andrew has been a key part of the company since 1989. With almost 30 years’ valued experience within the industry, Andrew really does have the Kernow-How.

 

Andrew Furse

   Fleet & Facilities Director

 

Robin Pallister

With Robin’s 20 plus years of sales experience, you’ll find him travelling up and down the country visiting and supporting large National Contractors – offering solutions to their problems, and building relationships for life.

Robin Pallister

   M&E Sales Manager

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Darren Prisgrove

Darren has a passion for developing new business and sharing our Kernow-How with potential customers. He's sure to bring plenty of enthusiasm when visiting customers on-site as well as our famous Kernow biscuits.

Darren Prisgrove

   Construction Sales Manager

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Jacob Furse

Jacob brings a positive can-do attitude to the team and enjoys the complexities of solving queries. Working closely with Key Accounts, he supports their requirements and delivers a fantastic service to their projects at all times.

Jacob Furse

   Technical Sales Manager

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Maria Furse

With the trademark Kernow friendliness. Maria treats every customer as her first priority. She understands the challenges & time crucial projects this industry encounters & works with customers and suppliers to ensure we deliver.

Maria Furse

   M&E Quotations Manager

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Anne Walsh

Anne joins us with a wealth of experience in sales and account management across a variety of industries. She is motivated, organised and proactively manages our relationships with some of our major key accounts.

Anne Walsh

   Key Account Manager

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Charlotte Olford 

Charlotte’s extensive experience of working for construction contractors means she understands our customers’ needs first hand. She ensures every enquiry and order is managed with the highest levels of efficiency and professionalism.

Charlotte Olford

   Customer Service Manager

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Simon Trethewey 

For many customers Simon is their go-to man knowing he will always go above and beyond to meet their every need. With a jovial spirit, he will do his upmost to find a viable solution in line with our customers’ expectations.

Simon Trethewey

   Customer Care Manager

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Jason Wood

With a strong background in commercial management, Jason works closely with potential customers to identify their needs so he can deliver the best tailored solutions.

 

Jason Wood

   Business Development

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Dan Almond

Both professional and approachable, Dan enjoys building a rapport with his customers and providing solutions to their M&E challenges. This is supported by two decades of B2B sales & customer service experience including construction.

 

Dan Almond

   Business Development

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Katie Searle

On answering the phone to Katie our customers are guaranteed to be on the receiving end of her chirpiness and helpful manner. She’s naturally empathetic and truly understands her customers in order to deliver the best individual solution.

 

Katie Searle

   Business Development

 

Paul Best

With a fixings background, Paul has excellent industry knowledge as well as 36 years’ experience in customer service. He is well equipped to understand the needs and wants of our customers, occasionally assisting with manning the trade counter.

Paul Best

   Customer Service

 

Laura Reid 

From quotations and order management to providing Sales Team support, Laura assists with a multitude of tasks to ensure our customers receive the smooth order experience they have become accustomed to.

Laura Reid

   Sales Administrator

 

Wayne Coombs 

Drawing on his vast experience, Wayne brings great ideas to Kernow. He ensures the best stock management systems, processes and logistics are in place to overcome challenges, drive progress and provide a smooth order process.

Wayne Coombs

   Warehouse Manager

 

Martyn Grose 

Martyn is the first face you will see upon entering Kernow. Having been with the company since 1995, he has extensive product knowledge and expertise. What Martyn doesn’t know about power tools simply isn’t worth knowing!

Martyn Grose

   Trade Counter Sales

 

Andy Kitson 

With his friendly manner and over 10 years customer service experience managing a busy trade environment, Andy is adept at ensuring every enquiry is dealt with in the professional and timely manner our customers expect.

Andy Kitson

   Order Controller

 

Emma Hull 

With strong management and accounts experience, Emma is proficient in managing timely customer payments and credit limits, striking that balance to maintain a smooth order flow. Friendly & bubbly, she’ll always opt for a chat over silence!

Emma Hull

   Finance Manager

 

Justine Lewis 

Justine brings notable experience from previous roles in the building services and utilities industry. Her great attitude to delivering a personal service and good sense of fun make Justine a valued support to the Team and Customers.

Justine Lewis

   Finance Administrator

 

Kate Williams 

Naturally empathetic, Kate focuses on the needs of our customers to provide relevant and useful communication. She enjoys working with all teams to deliver coordinated campaigns and ensures we stay true to our core values.

Kate Williams

   Marketing Manager

 

Darren Best 

With previous experience in the building sector, Darren’s industry knowledge is a real bonus to the Marketing Team. His technical mind serves him well for website, catalogue and content work which he delivers with precision!

Darren Best

   Marketing Executive

 

Barry Nettleinghame  

Barry brings a wealth of experience to his role, managing a multitude of logistical & purchasing tasks. From organising direct deliveries and back orders to completing online booking forms to ensure a seamless customer order experience.

Barry Nettleinghame

   Purchasing & Logistics

 

Rochelle Davies 

Rochelle is the expert at keeping our warehouses stocked with the right products at the right prices. She negotiates daily with our suppliers to ensure our customers have access to what they need, when they need it.

Rochelle Davies

   Procurement Manager

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