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    Our Leadership Team

    CG’s board ensure CG’s prosperity by collectively directing the company’s affairs, while meeting the appropriate interests of its relevant stakeholders

    • Toby Clegg

      Group CEO

      Toby Clegg was appointed CEO of Clegg Gifford in October 2016. He joined CG in 2007 fresh from leaving the Royal Navy. Toby has served in a number of roles and departments throughout the Company; he started his Clegg Gifford (CG) career as a trainee broker before heading up the opening of CG’s Jersey branch in 2008.
    • Bernard Thornton

      Deputy Chairman

      Bernard Thornton was appointed Deputy Chairman in January 2019 having joined Clegg Gifford in April 2018 as a Senior Advisor. Bernard is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales having spent over 30 years as a partner in a top ten firm in various roles from head of audit to finance partner, member of the managing board and Chairman.
    • Kelly Lane

      Operations Director

      Kelly Lane was appointed Operations Director of Clegg Gifford in 2018. She joined CG and Tradex in 2016. Within this time Kelly has successfully achieved a saving of circa £2M after tendering for a new panel of solicitors and made significant salary savings following a successful restructuring exercise.
    • Shaun Turner

      Underwriting Director

      Shaun Turner is the Underwriting Director at Clegg Gifford. Pragmatic and driven, he oversees the bulk of the Firm’s operations – namely sales, renewals and the on-going customer services in both HQ and branches. As a former rugby captain and coach his leadership style borrows much from the coaching and mentoring aspect of the game.
    • Paul Blakeway

      Group Chief Financial Officer

      Paul Blakeway is the Group Chief Financial Officer at Clegg Gifford. A forward thinker, who has been with Clegg Gifford and Tradex for over 15 years, he oversees the bulk of the Firm’s finances and ensures that the company is kept afloat. Paul worked his way up within Tradex, showing diligence and hard work, moving from Statistic and Reporting Officer to Assistant Credit Control Manager.

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    • Matt Maynard

      Motor Trade Technical Leader

      Matt is the Motor Trade Technical Leader and oversees the Wholesale side of the business and has 17 years of experience within the Insurance Market. He started as an administration assistant he has worked his way up through the company and continues to do so. Matt is an ambitious, organised and determined individual who applies his skills whenever required.
    • Daniel Wynne

      Motor Technical Leader

      Daniel Wynne is one of the underwriting team leaders, a driven individual who is approachable and doesn’t shy away from a challenge, with over 21 years’ experience in the insurance industry, progressing from account handler to senior underwriter then onto managing a team of underwriters, assistant underwriters and underwriting administrators.
    • Verity Clegg

      Head of Broker Relations

      Verity Clegg is responsible for the Company’s Head of Broker Relations – namely the operational oversight of the London and Lloyd’s market team. A lively and engaging member of the Associate Director team, she is well-known and well respected by brokers throughout the UK. She has been tasked with rejuvenating the Company’s Lloyd’s market proposition.
    • Peter Finch

      Senior Broker

      Peter Finch has a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. Upon leaving university he joined Clegg Gifford and has worked here for 10 years specialising in Property and Liability Insurance.
    • Anthony Allen

      Non-Executive Director

      Tony Allen joined Clegg Gifford as a Non-Executive Director in December 2018.  He is an industry veteran with experience at every level of an insurance company and broking markets as well as owning and managing several insurance entities with an international footprint.
    • Ian Jolly

      Fleet Department Manager

      A driven and adaptable individual with over 25 years experience within the Motor Insurance Industry, starting out as a Sales Clerk for a large personal lines broker Ian has held various Underwriting positions though out his career, and worked his way up through the ranks over time. Ian’s leadership and mentoring skills obtained through his career lend well to his managing and coaching of children’s football teams in his spare time.
    • Joe Barnard

      Lloyd’s and London Market Department 

      Joe Barnard heads up the Lloyd's & London Market Team at Clegg Gifford. Joe has amassed a decade of broking experience at Clegg Gifford and in that time has established and managed niche facilities at Lloyd's that remain at the forefront of their sector. Joe remains our face in London and is always available for a chat over a coffee.
    • Lee Welham

      Commercial Business Executive

      Lee Welham is responsible for Claims at CG and has held this position since 2015.  He is a creative and motivated individual with over 25 years of experience within the Insurance industry; over 20 of these with Tradex and Clegg Gifford. During this time he has overseen the daily activities of the whole claims department including managers, team leaders and staff members.
    • David Hawthorne

      Head of Westminster Direct and National Taxi

      David Hawthorne is the Head of Westminster Direct and National Taxi. He joined Clegg Gifford and Tradex in 2005 and has been with the businesses for over 16 years. David runs the Commercial Sales department located at our London Minories office.
    • Victoria Adams

      Head of London Market Operations

      Victoria Adams is the Romford Branch Manager overseeing the New Business, Customer Service & Renewals Team. Victoria joined the company straight from school on a short term contract for the company data inputting. Having moved around departments/ other areas of the business along the way and now managing the Romford Branch, she thrives on seeing others succeed in their careers like she has.
    • Chris Maugey

      Underwriting Manager

      Chris Maugey has worked for Clegg Gifford & Tradex for approximately 19 years.  The motor trade product is his thing whilst over the years has build his knowledge on our other products.  Chris started off on work experience & a Saturday job within the Ilford office, starting from filing working his way up to his current position.  Chris will never say no to a cup of tea!
    • Michelle Pelgrom

      Head of Technical Underwriting Practices

      Michelle Pelgrom is the Head of Technical Underwriting Practices at Clegg Gifford. Determined and ambitious, she is constantly striving to succeed, both for the business and her team. She oversees the bulk of the Firm’s direct clients for sales, renewals and development. Michelle progressed from an Admin Assistant in 2009 to an Associate Director in 2017.
    • Emma Goard

      Head of Tradex Insurance Services

      Emma Goard is the Head of Tradex Insurance Services. She joined Clegg Gifford and Tradex in 2003. Emma is always striving to develop herself and her team and her skill set and determination has seen her grow from a Motor Account Handler to the Wholesale Motor Trade Associate Director.
    • Michelle Clark

      Head of Retail Branch Network

      Michelle Clark was appointed Head of Retail Branch Network as an Associate Director for Clegg Gifford in January 2021.  Michelle is responsible for overseeing and developing our retail offering. She is ambitious, organised and with over 25 years’ experience within the Insurance industry, her positive attitude encourages others in here teams to work hard and succeed.
    • Tyler Gull

      Portsmouth Branch Manager

      Tyler Gull is the Branch Manager of the Clegg Gifford Portsmouth office. He started with the company just after he left school and has been in the company for almost 10 years. He started off in the claims team and then moved over to the underwriting side, building up a vast insurance knowledge along the way. He is very driven and prides himself on his excellent customer service.
    • Sarah-Jane Tracey

      Edinburgh Branch Manager

      Sarah-Jane Tracey is the Branch manager of CG Scotland Edinburgh branch, She has worked in the insurance industry for 25 years with a wide range of knowledge and skills to help guide her team.
    • Paul Micallef

      Basildon Branch Manager

      Paul Micallef is the Manager of our Basildon Branch . With over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Paul is focused on providing quality customer service to all his clients and is committed to ongoing professional development.
    • Natalie Whiting

      Bristol Branch Manager

      Bristol Branch manager. Been in the industry for 10 years. Started as an apprentice within the Westminster agency network, and left the agency after working for five and half years to go to and see what else is out there in the world of insurance. I have gained qualifications and knowledge which I am now putting into practice within the branch.
    • David Herbert

      Head of Quality Control

      David Herbert is the current Head of Quality Control (QC) for Claims and Underwriting, having been promoted from his QC claims management role in 2020.  He has worked at Clegg Gifford and Tradex for almost 10 years having started off as a senior reviewer within claims.
    • Simon Cockerill

      Management Information (MI) & Performance

      Simon Cockerill is the Associate Director, Management Information (MI) and Performance for Clegg Gifford. Rational and determined, Simon is responsible for the delivery of performance and management information across the whole Firm. He has been instrumental in providing assistance to the actuarial function through the provision of MI and formulation of both raw data and advanced triangles.
    • Ian Akehurst

      Claim Systems Manager

      Ian Akehurst is the Claim Systems Manager, overseeing the design and development of the Claims Department’s IT system.  With more than a decade of experience handling claims, Ian is now using this background knowledge alongside a belief in user focussed design, to help guide his team to deliver an industry leading claim management system.
    • David Smith

      Wakefield Branch Manager

      David Smith is a hard-working, efficient and reliable insurance manager with over 20 years’ experience in the Insurance industry. David was promoted to Branch Manager in the early months of 2016 after the amalgamation of Clegg Gifford and Tradex’s Wholesale Business.
    • Marichu Hart

      Finance Manager

      Marichu Hart is the Finance Manager, she joined Clegg Gifford as an Accounts Assistant in 2008 and been with the Company for 13 years. Responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting with a track record of problem solving, she consistently drives bottom-line performance, efficiency and has great ability managing and motivating teams of loyal and productive employees. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer to address any financial matters.
    • Phillip Boyle

      Head of Credit Control

      Phil Boyle joined Clegg Gifford in May 2020 and oversees the running of Credit Control within the Finance Department. His team is responsible for collection of premiums from our panel of brokers on our wholesale division and ensuring all Retail premiums are paid within terms.
    • Claire Banks

      HR Manager

      Claire Banks is the HR Manager with over 20 years’ experience in both Payroll & HR.  Starting out as a weekly payroll and admin clerk and gradually progressing into HR as well as Payroll.  She is confident and works closely with her team
    • Toby Clegg

      Group CEO

      Toby Clegg was appointed CEO of Clegg Gifford in October 2016. He joined CG in 2007 fresh from leaving the Royal Navy. Toby has served in a number of roles and departments throughout the Company; he started his Clegg Gifford (CG) career as a trainee broker before heading up the opening of CG’s Jersey branch in 2008.
    • Shaun Turner

      Underwriting Director

      Shaun Turner is the Underwriting Director at Clegg Gifford. Pragmatic and driven, he oversees the bulk of the Firm’s operations – namely sales, renewals and the on-going customer services in both HQ and branches. As a former rugby captain and coach his leadership style borrows much from the coaching and mentoring aspect of the game.
    • Paul Blakeway

      Group Chief Financial Officer

      Paul Blakeway is the Group Chief Financial Officer at Clegg Gifford. A forward thinker, who has been with Clegg Gifford and Tradex for over 15 years, he oversees the bulk of the Firm’s finances and ensures that the company is kept afloat. Paul worked his way up within Tradex, showing diligence and hard work, moving from Statistic and Reporting Officer to Assistant Credit Control Manager.
    • Kelly Lane

      Operations Director

      Kelly Lane was appointed Operations Director of Clegg Gifford in 2018. She joined CG and Tradex in 2016. Within this time Kelly has successfully achieved a saving of circa £2M after tendering for a new panel of solicitors and made significant salary savings following a successful restructuring exercise.
    • Bernard Thornton

      Deputy Chairman

      Bernard Thornton was appointed Deputy Chairman in January 2019 having joined Clegg Gifford in April 2018 as a Senior Advisor. Bernard is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales having spent over 30 years as a partner in a top ten firm in various roles from head of audit to finance partner, member of the managing board and Chairman.

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