Find out a bit more about the dedicated individuals that power Proveeda
Jeremy
Director
How long have you been working at Proveeda? Ever since the first idea of Proveeda ever existed 14 years ago!
Favourite memory of working at Proveeda? My first day has got to be my favourite memory.
Favourite driving themed memory: Delivering the first car sold by Proveeda to Matthew Connolly who was at the time playing for Arsenal. Also, it was Matthew’s first car after passing his driving test.
First Car: Austin Marina Van
Favourite/Dream Car: Porsche 959
Simon
General Manager
How long have you been working at Proveeda? Since December 2006
Favourite Memory of working at Proveeda? Moving to our current location, it was a big step, go big or go home!
Favourite driving themed memory? Flying to Frankfurt in 2007 to purchase and drive back one of the new model 3.2 Audi TT’s. I had a blast on the Autobahm and we satisfied a customer order immediately with a car that dealers were quoting a 9 month lead time.
First Car: A 1980 Fiesta Pop.. I added a sound system, XR2 wheels, bucket seats, the King of Essex!
Favourite/Dream Car: Anything old and German – 70s/80s retro … or any M power car, or any V8 AMG, or an SVR, or an RS Audi or a Bentley GT V8 S, or an 911, or or or …. you may realise I love them all!
Filipe
Pitch Co-ordinator & Photographer
A contract cleaner until his work ethic and eye for detail caught the eye of Jeremy, Filipe now keeps all our vehicles looking their best. His flair for photography can be seen across all our vehicle listings.
Unsurprisingly, Filipe loves driving and several times a year will take a road trip to Portugal with his family.
Paul
Sales Executive
Having previously worked with Jeremy & Simon at Mercedes, Paul is a natural fit at Proveeda and an enigmatic member of the team.
His love for classic Italian cars and talking to fellow enthusiasts drew him back to the trade after a spell as a Financial Director, where he often sourced cars from Proveeda!
Claire
Isuzu Brand Specialist
How long have you been working at Proveeda? 2 Years
Favourite memory of working at Proveeda? Christmas parties are so lovely for all my family
Favourite driving themed memory: Going to Dragon head office with Chelsea and the team and laughing the whole car journey
First car: Vauxhall Astra
Favourite/Dream car: Mercedes GT, which we have had in the showroom recently!
Joe
Workshop co-ordinator
With a Level 3 National Diploma in Vehicle Repair & Technology under his belt, Joe has always wanted to work with cars and spends his days at Proveeda managing the service and aftersales care of our vehicles.
Addicted to bright green cars and bespoke modifications, Joe attends car shows up and down the country with his beloved Polo 6N.
Steve
Handover Specialist
Literally going the extra mile for customers, Steve delivers luxury vehicles to our customers across the country, drawing on his experience as a professional driver at BCA.
Steve relishes the opportunity to make the customer’s car buying experience truly unique and of course can’t help but enjoy the driving experience along the way!
Kala
Accounts/Administration
How long have you been working at Proveeda? I have been in the Proveeda team since January 2012 when I joined.
Favourite Memory of working at Proveeda? I love the fact that I am working for a local family-run business, it creates a completely different atmosphere which is lovely to see.
Favourite Driving Themed Memory: Always had a love for cars and driving. Also, I have always enjoyed F1.
First Car: VW Polo
Favourite/Dream Car: Mercedes C63
Isabella
Service Team Leader
Isabella very much grew up with Proveeda, helping out in the school holidays when she was younger before returning full time having completed her studies at the University of Kent.
When it comes to her own cars, she has always given them unique names, with ‘Wookie the Corsa’ being a particular favourite!
Chelsea
Sales Executive
How long have you been working at Proveeda: 2 years
Favourite memory of working at Proveeda? Everyday is a memory when your dad jokes are as good as mine… What did the barman say to the ham sandwich when he walked into the pub? Sorry we don’t serve food here!
Favourite driving themed memory: Probably my Proveeda driving test, I got 8 out of 10! (The other guys jumped out of the way)
First Car: 52 plate Seat Arosa
Favourite/Dream Car: Hard to decide when you work in a sweet shop however if money was no object it would be a Mercedes G63
Matthew Pearson
Vehicle Appearance Technician
How long have you been working at Proveeda? About 10 years, some as self employed.
Favourite memory of working at Proveeda? Everyday has a memory
Favourite driving themed memory: Driving in Florida on a family holiday
First Car: A red Ford Cortina GL
Favourite/Dream Car: VW Camper Van
Dan
Head of VIP and Sports
How long have you been working at Proveeda? I have been with Proveeda twice now, the first time was 2011-2015 but came back in August 2017.
Favourite Memory of working at Proveeda? My first day with Proveeda when we moved to our current showroom…. There isn’t many places that had or have cars that we have and bringing them all up to the new site was excellent! I got to drive many lovely cars and opening the new site was a great day.
Favourite driving themed memory: Mercedes Benz AMG driving day at Mercedes Benz World Brooklands, amazing from start to finish!
First Car: MK 3 Ford Fiesta in white, didn’t have it for long…
Favourite/Dream Car: There are so many I would need more words than what I am allowed!
Eliza
Digital Marketing Apprentice
How long have you been working at Proveeda? 7 months
Favourite Memory of working at Proveeda? Seeing my desk all decorated for my 18th birthday after I came back from my holiday… Something I will never forget!
Favourite driving themed memory: Having road trips up to Scotland to see my family when I was younger.
First Car: Suzuki Swift
Favourite/Dream Car: Mercedes A45
Ollie
Workshop Foreman
How long have you been working at Proveeda? Almost a year
Favourite memory of working at Proveeda? General good humour of the Proveeda team
Favourite driving themed memory: Road trips to Goodwood festival of Speed
First Car: Vauxhall Nova
Favourite/Dream Car: Porsche 911
Richard
Apprentice Vehicle Technician
How long have you been working at Proveeda? 10 months
Favourite memory of working at Proveeda? Generally all the banter within the team!
Favourite driving themed memory: In 2015, when I went to Silverstone to watch Moto GP and Valentino Rossi won in the wet.
First Car: Citroen Saxo
Favourite/Dream Car: Ferrari La Ferrari
