MEET THE TEAM

Nigel (a born engineer) founded Alpha in 1984 as a HVAC install business, he has years of onsite install experience.

His passions away from work involve spending time with his family and grandchildren, Nandos, charity work, and he also enjoys long walks in the Kent countryside.

Nigel's specialties include finance, IT, leadership, and engineering.

Yarl started here in 2000, working within operations and quickly moved up the ranks. Today he is our CEO.

Away from work, Yarl likes to spend time with his family and travel the world. He is well known for being a foodie.

Yarl specialises in sales and marketing but also has a wealth of experience in business management. Some of his skills include HR, IT, coding, creative design, engineering and many others.

Karen keeps the books here at Alpha, a vital role that requires an intimate love of numbers. Along with numbers, Karen deals with HR duties within Alpha which means she plays a vital role across all areas of our business.

When she’s not at work she attends to her children and loves football.

Sue joined Alpha in June 2023 assisting CEO, Yarl, as well as further supporting the business with HR duties.

Outside of work Sue loves to travel, cook for family and friends and enjoy the odd glass of red wine!

Lauren joined us in September 2023 as Finance Assistant after graduating in Accountancy and Finance at university. In her spare time she enjoys travelling with family and friends.

Scott joined us in November 2023 and brings a wealth of experience to our team, having spent the past seven years honing his expertise in procurement and supply chain management across diverse commercial industries. With a passion for optimising supply chains and driving operational efficiencies, Scott is a valuable asset to our team.

Outside of work, Scott is an avid rugby enthusiast and enjoys adrenaline-pumping activities involving sports cars and motorbikes. When seeking a moment of relaxation, he can be found savoring a refreshing beer!

Alex joined our Procurement department in September 2023, following 6 months travelling around South East Asia. With a background in the IT sector, Alex began his career as an apprentice, progressing to the position of Sales Executive.

In his spare time he plays football for two local clubs and enjoys weekends out with friends and playing playing poker.

Leighton's role within the business is in the admin team where he supports customer service and sales.

Leighton is currently working towards his apprenticeship in business administration which he's hoping to complete by 2023.

Gary joined Alpha in 2004 and is now one of our Key Account Managers.

He brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and is such an expert when it comes to HVAC supplies and products, he could tell you about them in his sleep!

Sam has been with us since 2011, working as a Key Account Manager and his knowledge of HVAC supplies is only trumped by his colleague Gary.

Away from the office, Sam is a big football fan, and he loves his steak and family.

Andrew is a keen believer in setting personal goals and will always find a way to achieve what he sets out to do.

Ultimate happiness is achieved by spending time in a fast-flowing river or up a mountain.

Will joined us in January 2021 as Sales Support.

In his spare time Will enjoys watching football, boxing and MMA. He also loves to travel and discover new countries.

Sarah joined the sales team in May 2021 as a Customer Services advisor. Her role involves handling customer queries and order placement through phone calls and emails.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, and her passion is cooking and baking - which makes her very popular when it comes to celebrations!

Sinead joined us in November 2023

Erin initially worked for Alpha from 2015-19 and has now rejoined as our Marketing Executive!

In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and friends, keeping up to date with the latest series, and planning her next trip!

Kayleigh has remained in close contact with Alpha since joining the team on a freelance basis for a period back in 2015, to work on the Alpha Catalogue.

In January 2023, she became a permanent member of the team, bringing a variety of marketing communications expertise acquired through working for a range of product and service-based businesses.

Tony is part of our dedicated warehouse team. Overseeing order fulfilments and stock management.

Holly is part of our dedicated warehouse team. Overseeing order fulfilments and stock management.

Omie is part of our dedicated warehouse team. Overseeing order fulfilments and stock management.

Euan is part of our dedicated warehouse team. Overseeing order fulfilments and stock management.

Danny is part of our dedicated warehouse team. Overseeing order fulfilments and stock management.

Stephen is part of our dedicated warehouse team. Overseeing order fulfilments and stock management.