Meet The Team

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Tim Newbery

GROUP Managing
Director

As the Group Managing Director, Tim has responsibility for the overall performance of the Proximo Group, with a sharp…

 

focus on the strategic direction of the business to ensure that the Group is well positioned for the future.

Tim has been with the business for three and a half years, and comes equipped with years of industry knowledge. Prior to joining Proximo, Tim was an Executive Director at Motability Operations. Tim loves working with the Proximo team to deliver outstanding customer service to our end-customers and business partners.

Tim is an avid Chelsea supporter and proud parent. 

 

 

focus on the strategic direction of the business to ensure that the Group is well positioned for the future.

Tim has been with the business since 2019, and comes equipped with years of industry knowledge. Prior to joining Proximo, Tim was an Executive Director at Motability Operations. Tim loves working with the Proximo team to deliver outstanding customer service to our end-customers and business partners.
 
Tim is an avid Chelsea supporter and proud parent. 
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Mary Murphy

GROUP HR and Customer Experience Director

Mary joined the Proximo Group in 2009, and is now responsible for The People who experience Proximo…

…covering employees across the group as well as the end-customers.

Mary has a wealth of knowledge covering People Engagement, Learning & Development and Customer Experience, all of which have a direct impact on the holistic goals, objectives, and ambitions for Proximo’s growth and success.

Mary is a recognised industry thought leader, regularly contributes to publications and speaks at major events.

Mary loves spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors and keeping fit.

…covering employees across the group as well as the end-customers.

Mary has a wealth of knowledge covering People Engagement, Learning & Development and Customer Experience, all of which have a direct impact on the holistic goals, objectives, and ambitions for Proximo’s growth and success.

Mary is a recognised industry thought leader, regularly contributes to publications and speaks at major events.

Mary loves spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors and keeping fit.

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Gemma Fitzsimmons

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL
STRATEGY

As Director of Financial Strategy, Gemma combines her operational and strategic skills to manage the Group Finance…

…accounting and financial control functions and establishes a financial strategy for the profitable long-term growth of the business.

During her 20-year career at Proximo, Eliane has most enjoyed working with a great team and seeing Proximo grow and develop over all the years.
In between being a mum of 4 children and 2 stepchildren, and having 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, Eliane loves going to the gym, winding down on beach holidays and the occasional Friday night drinks!

 

and Compliance functions and establish financial strategy for the profitable long-term growth of the business. 

Gemma has years of strategic financial leadership across fast-paced, dynamic environments. Known for blending deep financial expertise with sharp business acumen, she has a proven track record of driving profitability, optimising capital structures, and leading organizations through complex transformations.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find Gemma outdoors – hiking, exploring new places, or cheering on the cricket. She’s passionate about travel and loves learning from different cultures along the way.

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Christian Raithby

Operations Director

Christian joined the Proximo Group in 2015 as a Regional Account Manager. Now, as the…

 
Operations Director at Proximo, Christian is responsible for operations, supply chain, nationwide logistics and fleet activity. With a philosophy to always strive to overachieve and never under deliver, Christian brings a unique perspective to the work we do by giving our teams the tools they need to deliver for our customers, along with bringing passion and commitment to the role.
Christian enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about live music.
 
Operations Director at Proximo, Christian is responsible for operations, supply chain, nationwide logistics and fleet activity. With a philosophy to always strive to overachieve and never under deliver, Christian brings a unique perspective to the work we do by giving our teams the tools they need to deliver for our customers, along with bringing passion and commitment to the role.
 
Christian enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about live music.
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Gavin Cooper

Sales Director

As Sales Director, Gavin Cooper has overall responsibility of new business generation…
 account management and future sales strategies.
Gavin has been with Proximo since 2017, and in the industry since 1998. What Gavin loves most about the job, and what has kept him in the industry for over 20 years, are the people involved and the fact that every day is dynamic, with never a dull moment.

Gavin was a professional recording and touring musician throughout his early years.
 account management and future sales strategies.
Gavin has been with Proximo since 2017, and in the industry since 1998. What Gavin loves most about the job, and what has kept him in the industry for over 20 years, are the people involved and the fact that every day is dynamic, with never a dull moment.
Gavin was a professional recording and touring musician throughout his early years.
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Peter Fairhurst

CVS Director

Peter’s story of CVS started in 2008 from his back bedroom…

With a philosophy to always strive to overachieve and never under deliver, Christian brings a unique perspective to the work we do by giving our teams the tools they need to deliver for our customers, along with bringing passion and commitment to the role.


Over the course of his 25-year career, Christian worked for companies such as Swinton and Broker Network. As a result of this experience, he has a seasoned perspective on the market, and is able to manage multiple priorities and perform at a very high level. Christian is passionate about driving performance through an engaged and driven workforce and delivering results beyond expectations.


In a former life, Christian has helped set up a stadium gig for The Stone Roses and provided all night security at Reading Festival just to get a free ticket
With over 30 years of experience in the industry Peter provides strategic leadership, expert advice and support in identifying and shaping opportunities that advance CVS’ business strategy.
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Craig Bryan

PLS Director

With over 30 years relevant legal experience, Craig joined…

With a philosophy to always strive to overachieve and never under deliver, Christian brings a unique perspective to the work we do by giving our teams the tools they need to deliver for our customers, along with bringing passion and commitment to the role.


Over the course of his 25-year career, Christian worked for companies such as Swinton and Broker Network. As a result of this experience, he has a seasoned perspective on the market, and is able to manage multiple priorities and perform at a very high level. Christian is passionate about driving performance through an engaged and driven workforce and delivering results beyond expectations.


In a former life, Christian has helped set up a stadium gig for The Stone Roses and provided all night security at Reading Festival just to get a free ticket
Proximo Legal Services in 2015. Craig is responsible for the seamless daily running of the practice. This roll-up-your-sleeves role requires commercial awareness, first-class co-ordination and communication skills as well as undergoing regular research to ensure Proximo Legal Services can adapt to suit daily changes in case law and regular statutory change implemented by the government.
Craig enjoys watching and playing football in his spare time, alongside spending time with his family.
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