Vehicle movement company Engineius has announced the hiring of Phill Jones as its new CEO.
Jones joins Engineius from Motors & Cazoo, where he has worked since 2010, most recently as COO.
He takes over the CEO role from Engineius co-founder Chris Clibbery, who will remain involved with the business part time.
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Jones said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Engineius. Chris and the team have built an impressive, fast-growing business powered by smart technology and a commitment to deliver consistently great service.
“My mandate is to keep building on these foundations and continued growth whilst remaining laser focused on making vehicle movement easy.”
Engineius has ‘great confidence’ in new CEO
Mark Jannaway, co-founder and chairman of Engineius, said: “Eight years ago, this company was founded from scratch with an idea, determination, and an unrelenting belief that we could build something distinctive in the automotive industry. Chris made that idea a reality by guiding Engineius to be the market-leading vehicle movement business in the UK.
“We welcome Phill as our new CEO with great confidence. Beyond his energy and hunger to continue the journey, he brings deep industry knowledge, strong relationships, and a sophisticated understanding of technology and digital assets.
“These capabilities will be critical in ensuring the next phase of scalability and innovation across our platform, as we continue to evolve the way we serve our clients.”
Clibbery said: “Our outlook for the business is exceptionally bright. With Phill coming on board and my continued close involvement, we’re bringing together trusted relationships, strong continuity, and fresh leadership, all while maintaining the same customer-first approach we pride ourselves on. This dynamic blend positions us strongly for the next chapter.”