CORNISH PIRATES - Key Persons


Annie Vernon

Job Titles:
  • Ambassador
Annie Vernon is a two-time World Champion and Olympic silver medalist rower. Born and bred in Wadebridge, she attended Downing College, Cambridge University where she won a Blue in the Boat Race before going on to an eight-year career on the GB Rowing Team. She went to the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics and retired after London 2012. She is now a speaker, sports journalist and author. Her first book, Mind Games, looking at the psychology of elite sport, will be published by Bloomsbury in March 2019.

Brian Tempest

Job Titles:
  • Logistics, Photography and Kit Manager

David Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Referees Liaison Officer

Liz McLean

Job Titles:
  • Hospitality & Events Coordinator

Mike Butler

Job Titles:
  • Consultant at the Royal Cornwall Hospital
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Consultant
Mike has been a consultant at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, St Michael s and the Duchy since 2009 and has been working with the Pirates and the Medical Team for a number of years. He is a specialist in Trauma and reconstructive surgery in the lower limb.

Neil Smith

Job Titles:
  • Community Manager
  • Community Engagement Manager

Nigel Rayner

Job Titles:
  • Team Doctor

Paul Durkin - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Phil Westren

Job Titles:
  • Media Liaison Officer

Rebecca Thomas - CEO, CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Finance Director

Ross Hancock

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Media Manager
  • Media & Marketing Manager

Simon Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Physiotherapist

Sue Read

Job Titles:
  • Ticketing Manager
  • Ticketing Manager & Ticket Office

Tim Baker

Job Titles:
  • Team Doctor

Tim Wood

Job Titles:
  • Stadium Project Manager

Zak Chenoweth

Job Titles:
  • Physiotherapist