Our People
Meet the senior management team at DCBL
Our staff are dedicated and hardworking; without them, we wouldn't be able to provide the high-quality services that are at the heart of what we do. The expertise and care shown by our team ensure that every case we receive is managed quickly, efficiently, and compliantly.
Gary Robinson
From initially setting up the business in 2001 to the ongoing growth and success that we experience now, Gary has built and led the specialist teams in the Direct Group for over 20 years.
As the Group CEO, Gary runs the 3 businesses with a high level of business acumen that has guided us through the ups and downs of the industry and continues to drive our success. This includes our previous participation in “Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!” which became a widely successful TV programme, nominated for a BAFTA award.
Gary continues to strive for further success for the businesses, with DCBL’s sister company, DCB Legal, becoming the 2nd largest litigator in the UK, and DCBL becoming the largest parking enforcement debt recovery company.
He is also ensuring that the group invests more and more back into the community and economy, with the DCBL Stadium sponsorship, support of local grassroots sports teams, and an ongoing recruitment drive.
“We set out to be the best and by default became the biggest.”
Darren Connor
In his role of Managing Director for the Direct Group, Darren is responsible for ensuring that the companies’ data-driven debt collection and enforcement strategies are industry-leading in both operational service delivery and regulatory compliance.
Darren has 33 years of experience in the Debt Collection, Civil and High Court Enforcement industry, working at a senior level on a range of Local and Central Government contracts, including Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.
His knowledge and experience gained over this time are being utilised to help evolve DCBL’s collection and enforcement solutions to further increase our enviable levels of customer engagement, whilst continuing to exceed our clients’ expectations across all contracts.
Outside of work Darren enjoys watching a range of sports, especially rugby now that his playing days are over, and spending time travelling with his family.
Lee Samuels-Camozzi
As the Strategy Director for the Direct Group, Lee will be driving key strategic initiatives, as well as supporting the development of long-term growth plans within the Group as a whole.
He brings over 20 years of experience at a Senior Management level within the highly regulated Utility and Communications industry to this role, with a wealth of knowledge of compliance-led Debt Collection processes that will undoubtedly bring significant value to our teams and systems across the Direct Group.
Lee has a lot of objectives that he’s looking to achieve within the company. He’s focussing on improving, innovating, and ultimately accomplishing long-term growth and success for the Group.
Outside of work Lee enjoys the variety that family life offers including travelling with his partner and 6-year-old son.
Andrew Heyes FCCA BA (Hons)
In his role of Chief Financial Officer for the Direct Group, Andrew is responsible for ensuring financial health of the companies, developing robust controls and governance.
Andrew is a chartered accountant with 14 years of experience in finance, spanning construction, engineering, property and vehicle rentals, has previously operated at board level, and has worked in companies listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges working closely with E&Y and Deloitte.
His knowledge and experience gained over this time are being utilised to drive strategic plans and projects resulting in continuous improvement ensuring Direct Group is able to provide industry leading services to our customers.
Outside of work Andrew has previously held roles as trustee, treasurer and chairman for the local RSPCA animal charity, but is currently kept busy with his young family and dogs.
Gillian Beckett
Gill joined DCBL in June 2019 as HR and Payroll Manager, this was after a brief stint trying out early retirement.
Since joining DCBL, Gill has progressed to the position of Head of Shared Services, with over 25 years’ experience in similar roles, she brings a wealth of experience in HR and Payroll Management and is committed to ensuring smooth operations and effective practices.
Gill also volunteers as a Magistrate and has done so for the last 23 years, this is something that she is proud of and thoroughly enjoys.
In her spare time, she enjoys watching Rugby, and particularly the 6 Nations. She also enjoys spending time with her family and likes to travel, especially to Australia where her daughter lives.
Simon Williamson
Simon has been a High Court Enforcement Officer for over 25 years offering a wealth of knowledge and experience to clients and peers alike. He is also a chattel auctioneer and commercial valuer working with many Insolvency Practitioners and the Official Receiver.
Simon is active in all areas of the High Court business, working very closely with the support team in the office as well as the Enforcement Agents in the field.
“I strive for fair, effective enforcement mindful of the highest levels of service we offer our clients”.
Being a part of the DCBL senior management team is an interesting and challenging role where Simon is able to impart his business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, which is essential within a fast-growing, leading enforcement business.
Work hard, play hard is Simon’s mantra. He enjoys a range of sports including rugby, running and skiing. He has recently completed his 100th marathon and qualified as a ski instructor. Homelife is fulfilling with a wife and three children enjoying many extra-curricular activities.
Dave Joyce
In his role as Business Development Manager for DCBL, David offers clients an introduction to the companies processes, services and costs.
David has 18 years of experience within the collection industry and has been with DCBL for the last 10 years. He joined us as a Field Enforcement Agent before taking up the role of Business Development Manager in April 2016. His role involves acting for clients in debt recovery matters, dealing with bulk volume debt recovery, as well as bespoke complex collection matters for companies and individuals.
David likes to go to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United and exploring the UK in his motor home.
Jennie Murphy
Jennie is the Bailiff and Enforcement Support Manager and joined DCBL in 2017. Previous to this, Jen started her career working in a collections team part-time, then joined another High Court Enforcement office in a similar management role. She now has over 12 years of experience in the industry.
Overseeing all of the High Court Enforcement activity within DCBL, Jennie is integral to organising the agents, coordinating the areas they work in, and managing the internal support team as well as the field agents. This role is hugely important, requiring Jen to be on call from 6am to 9pm!
Jennie tackles her role with passion and dedication, ensuring our clients receive outstanding service and that their debts are collected swiftly and ethically.
Jen is outgoing, bubbly and enjoys spending time with her daughter and ponies.
Career Opportunities
We are always on the lookout for experienced people to join our specialist teams. Take a look at our current vacancies, or if you think your skills could match what we are looking for please email your CV to hr@dcbltd.com.
