About Karno

Shaping the Industry

We at Karno are a technology company made up of experienced industry professionals and highly skilled engineers focused on developing large-scale, disrupting products that enable the Arts & Entertainment Industries to evolve.

Founded by Adam Pierce, formerly of DPA Microphones, the team is built on a shared passion for the industry and a commitment to excellence. With accomplishments such as winning a Smart Innovation grant, appearing on the front page of Sound on Sound, and receiving a Plasa Innovation Award, Karno is a dynamic and exciting place to be.

Adam Pierce

Founder

Having over 15 years of experience in the industry, across many different roles from an engineer to Vice President of DPA Microphones, Adam is both technically minded and commercially oriented. Rising at a rapid pace and young age in his previous role as Sales Manager to Director and then Vice President, Adam has unprecedented knowledge of both high-end and prosumer markets and has gained connections of leading influencers, dealers and key customers in all aspects of audio.

Sarah Norman

General Manager

With a background in Audio and with DPA Microphones, Sarah has shaped Karno alongside Adam from day one.

George Ainscough

Head of R&D

From the Research and Development Department as Technical Lead is George, a passionate and skilled engineer from an Electronics background.

Sam North

Sales Manager

Coming in with previous experience in sales across the Audio Industry and DPA Microphones, Sam is Responsible for the Sales and Distribution side of Karno.

Louis Wardle

Brand Master

As the eye of the company Louis heads the marketing department, involved in campaigns, events and creating assets.

Charlie Engleback

Software Lead

Heading up the software department is Charlie, with a passion for coding and a background in theoretical physics.

Ashton Pollock

Embedded Electronics

Specialised in Embedded Electronics Ashton forms part of the Hardware Team within the Research and Development department.

Miha Hiratsuka

Mechanical

Heading the Mechanical department is Miha, with a masters in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of hands on experience.

Felix Ybañez

UX/UI

Specialising in UX/UI design and focusing on the front end of Karno’s software applications is Felix.

Harrison Turner

Electronics

Coming from a background of Engineering Physics, Harrison forms a key part of the Hardware team.

Ben Jilks

Full Stack

Passionate about all things software, Ben works seamlessly across multiple applications within the software department.

Naoko Pierce

Finance

Leading the finance department is Naoko, with experience in Accounting, HR and Project Management, Naoko handles the day to day as well as the big picture.

Les Mommsen

Engineer

As a freelance Audio Engineer Les ensures the End User is always at the forefront of all Karno’s development.

Matt Norman

Website

With experience in Software Development and website design Matt is responsible for any 404 error you encounter on Karno’s website.

Research and Development

With talented engineer forming Hardware, Software and Mechanical teams.

Commercial

A group of likeminded, passionate people driving forward Global Sales and Marketing while engaging with a wide variety of end users.

Operations and Manufacturing

An efficiency-driven Operations and Manufacturing Department fuelling global reaching, creative innovation.

Work With Us

At Karno we are always on the look out for talent, regardless of the roles we are advertising for, so if you think you have something special to bring to the team, please get in touch.