Engineius appoint Phill Jones as new CEO
Vehicle movement specialist, Engineius, has appointed Phill Jones to lead them on the next phase of their ground-breaking journey. The business’s co-founder and current CEO, Chris Clibbery, will remain closely involved in the business in a part-time capacity.
Phill joins Engineius from MOTORS/Cazoo where he has worked since 2010 overseeing the business’s significant growth, most recently as COO. Phill has worked in the business through previous ownership, including DMGT plc, Cox Automotive and eBay. After graduating from Oxford University, he initially trained as a chartered accountant with Deloitte.
Phill commented, “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.”
Mark Jannaway, co-founder and chairman, Engineius: “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.”
Engineius has a network of over 600 drivers, transport agents and service businesses from all areas of the automotive world, including: Fleet, dealership, hire, SMR, accident management and repair, and breakdown.
Clibbery concludes: “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.”