About Us

Kevin has been in the asset finance business for 33 years, including roles in credit and risk, sales and a 7-year stint as a self-employed broker. He joined Dawsongroup in November 2017 although already knew the Group well, having been a supplier since 1998. Living locally in Ringwood, Kevin enjoys the outdoor life, including running and walking in the New Forest and on Dorset’s beaches and coastal paths. He is a keen sports fan, a regular at boot camps and loves following cricket.

Matthew joined Dawsongroup in 2016. His primary role consists of supporting Dawsongroup customers with asset finance solutions and assisting internally with the credit and operation functions. In his spare time, Matthew is a keen sportsperson, playing cricket & rugby as well as watching any sport under the sun. Living in the New Forest, he also enjoys making the most of the great outdoors, walking his dogs or socialising in a pub garden!

SalesBilly joined in 2022 as a Business Development Manager for all hard assets across all business units within Dawsongroup. He matches each of our customers with the best funding solution for their business. Billy is responsible for generating new business, building, and maintaining existing clients to establish future asset finance to assist our clientele. Billy lives close to the sea in Bournemouth and likes to spend as much time as possible at the beach on his days off!

Clare joined Dawsongroup Finance in November 2023 as Financial Controller with a 1^st class degree in Accounting and ACCA qualification. With a work hard/play hard attitude her goal is to produce accurate accounts with no fuss within a solid team. Always up for a challenge and part of a competitive family of 4 there’s always something going on outside work.

Sue joined Dawsongroup in 2018, having worked for BT and Audi, in business development and contract hire roles.  She is dedicated, focussed and prides herself in building relationships, whilst enhancing the end to end customer experience. She enjoys Pilates, Spin and walking her dog in the New Forest.  Sue also upcycles furniture and makes the odd piece of glass jewellery!

Sanoop joined Dawsongroup in 2021 as a Sales Coordinator and in 2023 has taken on the role of Broker Support. Outside work, he loves attending music festivals and socialising with friends. One of his life goals is to visit every country in the world and try different types of cuisine.

Jack Chafe has recently stepped up to Credit Analyst after joining as a trainee in 2022, starting his career in asset finance. His role consists of evaluating credit proposals and organising credit decisions. He is a mathematics graduate with a keen interest in statistical data analysis, specialising his dissertation around this subject. In his spare time, Jack enjoys playing 6-a-side football, poker, sim racing and catching up with friends over a couple of pints in the pub!

Charlie joined DGF in July 2024, and previously worked at Waitrose as well as a local construction company based out of Verwood where he enjoyed the hands-on experience and learning new skills. Charlie has recently finished University at Oxford Brookes where he studied Accounting & Finance and is keen now to put his skills to the test. Starting as a Trainee Credit Analyst, thoroughly enjoying it so far & excited to progress within this role and begin his career in finance. In his spare time, Charlie enjoys going to the gym, playing golf (I’m not very good) and 7-a-side football with friends usually followed by a few beers.

Chris joined Dawsongroup in 2022 as a Broker Manager. He has over seven years’ experience in contract hire and asset finance, especially managing broker businesses and matching finance requirements to their customers’ needs. Chris is a strong self-motivator who delivers a great service to clients, resulting in continued loyalty. Since having two little girls, Chris enjoys spending most of his spare time with his family. He is also interested in cars, photography and Aikido.

‘Sam is a qualified Company Secretary with over 20 years’ experience predominantly in the Financial Services Sector, she joined the team in 2023 supporting the Operations function where she can utilise her skillset. Living in Ringwood Sam enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and exploring the beaches and forests that surround it.’

‘Brad joined in 2023 as a Sales Executive. His main responsibilities include generating new business, as well as building, and maintaining existing Dawsongroup customers relationships to establish future asset finance solutions. His goal is the same as the customer, which is finding the best solution for the businesses aims & objectives. Brad lives in the New Forest and loves to socialise but also plays a lot of sport and has keen interest in cricket and football especially playing cricket most weekends in the summer for his local team.’

‘Chris Parsons joined the team as a Sales Executive in 2023. With a wealth of experience within the customer service sector Chris prides himself on finding the best possible solutions to any customer’s needs. His main responsibilities will be to support existing and previous Dawsongroup customers with finance solutions as well as developing and growing new customer relationships. Chris is a keen Chelsea FC supporter and enjoys watching and playing football when he can, he also enjoy socialising and long walks in the new forest & local beaches followed by a pub garden with friends and family’

Sam joined in March 2024 as an Internal Sales Executive, having previously graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Industrial Economics.  Sam hopes to display and develop his education within business economics and finance at Dawsongroup, and prides himself on a customer centric attitude – with an endeavour to find new and existing customers an optimal finance solution. His main responsibilities include generating new business opportunities alongside maintaining and developing existing business relationships at Dawsongroup. In his spare time Sam enjoys an active lifestyle playing a variety of sports.

Jonny started at DGF in March 2024 as Internal Sales Executive, generating new business as well as building and maintaining existing Dawsongroup customer relationships. Jonny went to university in America on a football scholarship and achieved a business administration and management bachelor’s degree. He lives in Milford-On-Sea and loves spending time at the beach, as well as all sports, especially football, and spends his free time with friends and family.

Elijah joined the DGF team in May 2023, initially assuming the position of Sales Executive before transitioning to Broker Support. With his background in sales, Elijah has demonstrated exceptional adaptability, allowing him to thrive in various roles within the company. Residing in the New Forest, he enjoys watching football and Formula One, as well as socialising and going on ski trips with family and friends.

Ollie started at DGF in April 2024 as an Internal Sales Executive, generating new business as well as building and maintaining existing Dawsongroup customer relationships. He previously worked at his family’s catering butcher business where he initially developed his sales skills. In his spare time, Ollie enjoys sports such as playing goalkeeper in 6-a-side football and long-distance running. He also has a keen interest in geography and has visited 58 countries across 5 continents.

Halle joined us in April 2024 keen to develop a career in the finance industry, and will be in direct contact with customers and businesses throughout the UK, building lasting relationships and offering finance services for asset purchases. Halle has previously worked in the equine industry, riding and training racehorses which is something she still does at the weekends. Living in Highcliffe she also enjoys spending time at the beach with friends.

Yoana joined Dawsongroup in 2023. She has a financial analysis and credit risk management background, and her career journey has included roles in Venezuela and the UK. Currently, she is a Finance Manager at Dawsongroup Finance and enjoys paddle tennis and traveling in her free time.