Meet the Team (Kia Harlow)

Senior Managment
Paul Rumsby - Kia General Manager

Paul is responsible for the overall daily operations at our Kia dealership in both Harlow and Stevenage and brings with him over 20 years-experience in the motor trade. Paul is an avid Fisherman so when he’s not at work he can be found relaxing by his local syndicate lake trying to outwit some rather large monsters that reside in it.
The Sales Team
Matt Peterson - General Sales Manager

Matt brings over 26 years experience in the motor trade to Ken Brown with over 20 years being in management. Matt is keen golfer and Watford supporter
Eddie Toolsy - Showroom Manager

Eddie Toolsy has been in sales for over 8 years, he loves his food and especially enjoys seeking out new dining experiences. He doesn’t like poor time keeping so he won’t keep you waiting for an appointment as he’s always on time!
Ahmet Djemal - Sales Executive

Ahmet is a Sales Executive with over 10 years in the business. Outside of work he likes nothing more than cooking on the BBQ on a hot summer’s day sipping Jameson's. He loves dogs but isn’t a fan of irresponsible dog owners who do not clear up after their pets. Ahmet is also able to speak Turkish!
Steve Bryan - Sales Executive

Sales Executive Steve is an Arsenal fan and has a love of music – always searching out new bands to follow. He’s been with us for 25 years so when he has time off he enjoys foreign travel and a good quality cigar!
Jonothan Stockwell - Sales Executive

Jonathan has been in the Motortrade for over 15 years and comes to Ken Brown Harlow with a wealth of experience and customer service.

He is a keen golfer, but most of all he loves to spend his spare time with his family!.
Tony Duranti - Fleet Specialist

Tony has been running the Fleet department for Ken Brown Kia for the last 12 months and worked within the Kia Fleet department for over 5 years. Tony’s experience within the motor trade is in excess of 25 years.

In his spare time Tony likes playing Rugby or Scuba Diving, mining for Treasure.
Abbie Cobbin - Sales Administrator

Abbie is a friendly face and full of smiles looking after the paperwork behind the scenes. She has spent time at our Stevenage dealership before moving accross to Harlow. Outside of work Abbie enjoys brunching and is an expert on supermarket shopping and a massive fan of cheese boards. Her favourite Kia is the Ceed.
The Service Team
Mike Allen – Service Manager

“Mike has been the service manager at Harlow for 25 years with a total of 40 years in the trade. In his spare time he enjoys shooting but hates Marmite with a passion! (Don’t we all?) “
Gemma Lunn - Service Receptionist

Gemma joins the Ken Brown Service Team with a welcome smile and a host of experience. With over 6 years in the motoring industry Gemma has a wealth of knowledge in advising customers on their vehicles service and repair needs. Gemma is a big cheese fan.
Ryan Windley - Service Advisor

Service Advisor Ryan has been working with Kia for approaching 10 years so is really well placed to give you the best advice. A big West Ham fan, he enjoys watching football although doesn’t play as much as he used to. He has a real dislike for spiders.
Aiden has been one of our Technicians for just over 3 years and when he’s not busy fixing cars he enjoys BMXing, Rugby and listening to music.
Technician Stephen has been with us for 4 years and when he’s not working under the bonnet here he’s following motorsport. He’s not a fan of filling in forms and would rather be on a stroll to his local pub.
Technician James is our resident Karaoke King and has been with us for 16 years. When he’s not singing he likes all things sporty such as Rugby, Football and Boxing.
With a career as a Technician for the last 49 years Mick is a pro who loves classic cars and motorbikes. Whilst he says he doesn’t like curry he enjoys an all-day breakfast – the best way to start his day!
The Parts Team
Steve Townsend - Parts Advisor

Steve has 41 years in the motor trade and has worked in all areas of the parts business even as group manager. Steve is a big Arsenal fan and a karaoke king.
The Admin Team
Paula works in administration and has been with us for just over 3 years. She covers all bases with her hobbies as they range from following the Formula 1 racing, walking her dog to settling down with her knitting.
Accounts Office Manager for over 21 years, Jean is a long-standing part of our Ken Brown team. When she’s not at work you will find her pottering in her garden or walking in the countryside but she’s in the ‘no camp’ when it comes to marmite and potholes!