Our People

Our Account Management Team of leisure finance specialists have over 60 years' combined knowledge and experience. The most recent addition to the team brings with him broader financial expertise however the one thing they all ooze is a passion for the growing and developing our business and yours.
 
 


Nelson Drinkwater
Divisional Manager

Nelson launched his finance career in 1971 with North West Securities (NWS) and in 1979 was appointed as one of five Regional Managers with responsibility for setting up and promoting the Renault Loan and Leasing companies. Following that in 1982, Nelson spent 13 years specialising in finance within the leisure industry, before joining a caravan manufacturer where he remained for 8 years.

Throughout his career, Nelson has also been heavily involved in the National Caravan Council (NCC), spending many years as a committee member and latterly as Vice Chairman and Chairman of the NCC Supplies and Services Section.

Using his extensive experience to the full, Nelson has been responsible for spearheading a number of business achievements including the successful launch of the company and in forming a business partnership with Fortis Lease UK. He has also used his experience in the industry to successfully expand the business into different areas of the market.
 

 

Charles LeMaistre
Regional Account Manager

Chas launched his career at Barclays Bank in 1973 where he worked for 10 years, achieving an Assistant Branch Manager role, before working for a short period with an American finance company as a Branch Manager and Repossession Specialist.

In 1985 he started his career in leisure finance as a Marine and Park Homes Specialist, as well as Office Manager, Personal finance Specialist, Mortgage Advisor, Car Representative and leisure Specialist, before moving into the caravan market in 1987.

Chas joined The Funding Corporation leisure division in 2001, before moving to his current role for IM Financial Services Limited. He was heavily involved in the company set up, which he considers to be one of the highlights of his career.
 
 

Peter Davies
Regional Account Manager

Peter joined us earlier this year to manage dealer relations and business development in the South East and Greater London area.

He previously worked for The Funding Corporation's motor dealer finance division, Green Light finance, where he worked as a finance Account Manager. Then opted to become a self-employed car finance broker, working in the South East area, where he was responsible for managing direct relationships with smaller, local and regional car dealers.

Peter's experience within the financial services industry enables him to provide great expertise in finance and managing relationships with our existing and prospect holiday parks and dealers.
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