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Lee Duerden LLB (Hons) Law
Chief Executive Officer
Lee Duerden LLB (Hons) Law

Excelling academically with an LLB honours degree in Law, Lee worked in management positions in call centre environments before moving to business systems development.  Following roles within vehicle finance companies, he co founded XLCR and now serves as Chief Executive, responsible for total operational & financial control as well as strategic planning & legal affairs.

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01282 857 852

e-mail
lee.duerden @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Shaun O'Neill
Sales Director
Shaun O'Neill

Shaun has spent his working life in the motor trade.  Starting out in used car sales, his career developed to prestige new car retail before moving to specialise in selling vehicles to businesses.  Originally a co founder of XLCR and today the company's Sales Director, Shaun is reponsible for the continual development and achievement of XLCR's New Business Department.

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01282 857 853

e-mail
shaun.oneill @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Mark Crabtree
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Mark Crabtree

Mark joined XLCR in 2004 as a New Business Advisor. His potential was quickly recognised, and his loyalty & passion for ensuring customers receive the best levels of service saw him work his way up through the departments.  Today he serves as number one to the Chief Executive, taking intermediary responsibility for our Customer Service, Admin and Delivery Departments.

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01282 857 854

e-mail
mark.crabtree @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Stephen Price
Head of Technology & Special Projects
Stephen Price

One of XLCR's longest-serving & most experienced members of the senior management team.  A first-class honours graduate, Stephen joined us in 2000 and has served in and helped develop almost every department within the business.  With this knowledge, he is ideally suited to head our Technology & Special Projects Division.

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01282 857 858

e-mail
stephen.price @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Matthew Town
Head of Accounting
Matthew Town

A graduate accountant, Matthew takes responsibility for the delivery authorisation team, management of our debtors and creditors and employee welfare and payroll.  He is a key member of the senior management team, preparing detailed reports daily for submission to the board of directors.

direct line
01282 857 860

e-mail
matthew.town @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Karen Miller
Executive Assistant
Karen Miller

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01282 857 856

e-mail
karen.miller @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Adam Stansfield
Head of Credit & Revenue Opportunities
Adam Stansfield

Adam joined the company in 2009 starting out in the finance proposal team, before finally being promoted to his current position as head of that department.  It's Adam & his teams job to obtain credit for every XLCR customer at the very best possible finance rate. Before XLCR, Adam studied mathematics at the University of Swansea. Outside of work Adam is a keen footballer.

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01282 857 868

e-mail
adam.stansfield @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Ryan Duerden
Head of Documentation Processing
Ryan Duerden

Ryan is responsible for the successful production and despatch of finance documentation.  This mammoth job ensures that hundreds of document packs and letters pass through our mail room smoothly every day under his careful scrutiny.  Out of the office Ryan is a keen sportsman.

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01282 857 855

e-mail
ryan.duerden @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Tracey Whalley
Head of Ancillary Services
Tracey Whalley

Joining the company in 2001 originally as a member of the administration team, Tracey has continually worked hard and progressed through the business.  Today she heads our Ancillary Services Team ensuring our customers are well protected with products such as GAP cover & accident management. Out of the office, her two fantastic children keep her very busy.

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01282 857 863

e-mail
tracey.whalley @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Andrea Gibb
Head of Fleet Operations
Andrea Gibb

Andrea is an Engineering Graduate who joined XLCR in early 2010. Andrea & her team handle “in-life” queries for the thousands of vehicles on our fleet, as well as being responsible for the end of contracts department. Outside of XLCR Andrea enjoys the outdoors and family life.

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01282 857 873

e-mail
andrea.gibb @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Martyn Stanworth
Account Manager
Martyn Stanworth

Joining XLCR from a successful career in retail management, Martyn is a highly dedicated, loyal and customer-focused member of the team, bringing new business daily, as well as developing existing clients, gaining a high level of respect from his determined commitment to deliver the best prices and best service.  Our part exchange and trade vehicle specialist.

direct line
01282 857 877

e-mail
martyn.stanworth @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Karen Wilkinson
Account Manager
Karen Wilkinson

Throughout her 18 year career in the commercial vehicle sector, Karen has developed a broad and intricate knowledge of both commercial customers and  vehicles. Dedicated to offering our commercial customers a ‘ready to work’ solution and always willing to go the extra mile. In her spare time, Karen is a avid Burnley fan and keen golfer.

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01282 857 871

e-mail
karen.wilkinson @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Mark Tillotson
Account Manager
Mark Tillotson

Mark joined XLCR in 2010 as a new business advisor with six years experience in the leasing industry. Mark is equipped with an unrivalled enthusiasm for the job and is working hard to build a portfolio of new clients and develop repeat business with high levels of dedication and service.  Outside of work he enjoys playing guitar and motorsports

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01282 857 876

e-mail
mark.tillotson @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Scott Simpson
Account Manager
Scott Simpson

Scott is a valued member of the XLCR team with over 10 years of experience in our New Business Division.  In his spare time Scott enjoys watching football and rugby league.

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01282 857 879

e-mail
scott.simpson @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Sonny Waddington
Logistical Operations
Sonny Waddington

Sonny joined the XLCR team in 2011. Sonny's passion for cars ensures his knowledge is constantly evolving. Outside of work Sonny enjoys playing Rugby Union and Crazy Golf.

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01282 857 850

e-mail
sonny.waddington @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Gary Hunt
Key Account Manager
Gary Hunt

Gary has extensive experience in the Leasing industry and his role includes visiting Clients to discuss their requirements and advising on the best package to meet their particular needs. Away from work Gary is a dedicated family man and also works for BBC RADIO Lancashire as a Sports Commentator.

direct line
01282 857 874

e-mail
gary.hunt @thebestcardeals.co.uk

Peter White
Account Manager
Peter White

Peter joined us early in 2011 after over 30 years experience in the Vehicle Finance industry. Peter has a broad knowledge of Commercial vehicles and is dedicated to ensuring our commercial customers get exactly what they want.

 

direct line
01282 857 866

e-mail
peter.white @thebestcardeals.co.uk

John Shires
Logistical Operations
John Shires

One of the longest serving members of the Team, John joined the business in 2000.  John works as part of our logistics team which sees him heavilly involved with the mammoth task of delivering a vehicle to one of our customers every 60 minutes. Outside of the office a loving father to many children.

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01282 857 850

e-mail
john.shires @thebestcardeals.co.uk

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Reception 01282 857 770
Reception Fax 01282 857 771
Meeting Room 1 01282 857 772
Meeting Room 2 01282 857 773
Training Centre 01282 857 774
Car Centre 01282 857 775
Van Centre 01282 857 776
Delivery Centre 01282 857 777
Accounts Department 01282 857 778
Vehicle Preparation Centre 01282 857 779
Switchboard 01282 857 850
Fax Server 01282 857 851
Lee Duerden 01282 857 852
Shaun O'Neill 01282 857 853
Mark Crabtree 01282 857 854
Ryan Duerden 01282 857 855
Karen Miller 01282 857 856
Jarrod Kerr 01282 857 857
Stephen Price 01282 857 858
Liam Riley 01282 857 859
Matthew Town 01282 857 860
Emma Cooper 01282 857 861
Samantha Tindall 01282 857 862
Tracey Whalley 01282 857 863
John Shires 01282 857 864
Andrew Spence 01282 857 865
Craig Walton 01282 857 866
Jackie Ijezie 01282 857 867
Adam Stansfield 01282 857 868
Jack Chew 01282 857 869
Matthew Bailey 01282 857 870
Karen Wilkinson 01282 857 871
Chris Penny 01282 857 872
Andrea Gibb 01282 857 873
Gary Hunt 01282 857 874
Gareth Wiseman 01282 857 875
Mark Tillotson 01282 857 876
Martyn Stanworth 01282 857 877
Daniel Liles 01282 857 878
Scott Simpson 01282 857 879


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