Kate Giles: Sales Director & Product Development

Kate studied Economics at Kingston University before entering the electronics industry where she held senior sales and managerial positions over a period of six years. Kate has always enjoyed sport and played basketball before taking up rowing at university. During this time, Kate rowed for Thames RC and competed at many national and international regattas. Kate identified a niche in the rowing market for performance apparel and, along with Jason Haigh, founded JKUK Sports Ltd in 2000.

Jason Haigh: MD  

Jason studied Engineering at Loughborough University and went on to obtain an MBA from the University of London. Before founding JKUK Sports Ltd, Jason held senior sales and managerial positions within the electronics industry, both in the UK and Australia. Jason is a keen cyclist and novice triathlete. 

Maria O'Brien: Marketing & PR

Before joining JKUK Sports Ltd in 2002, Maria held editorial and marketing positions in both retail and wholesale distribution companies in the UK and Australia.