About Us

Since joining the business in 2016, Matthew has played a pivotal role in its development. Beginning in sales, he later led the implementation of the credit function and most recently headed commercial operations. He has been instrumental in building the current asset finance portfolio to over £100 million. Assuming the position of Director in 2026 with a primary focus of continuing to growth the business alongside the wider Dawsongroup. In his spare time, Matthew is a keen sportsperson, captain of his local cricket team and a keen golfer. Living in the New Forest, he also enjoys making the most of the great outdoors, walking or running in the forest or socialising in a pub garden!

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.

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, he held roles within Sales & Broker Support before transitioning to Sales Executive supporting the wider Dawsongroup customers with asset finance options. 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 68 countries across 5 continents.

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.