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Matt Upton

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Group Finance Projects & Business Development Director at Newship Group
📍 Godalming, England, United Kingdom

Matt Upton is the Group Finance Projects & Business Development Director at Newship Group, with deep expertise in financial project management and business growth. His career includes overseeing the financials for the Gordon Murray T.50 supercar and scaling finance at the startup brand Gandys. He holds CIMA & AAT qualifications.

Outside of his professional life, Matt is passionate about social responsibility and giving back to the community. He has a history of volunteering for the charity Crisis at Christmas, highlighting his commitment to supporting those in need, especially during the holidays.

He played a key financial role in bringing the iconic Gordon Murray T.50 supercar from a concept sketch to a fully realized vehicle.

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Group Finance Projects & Business Development Director
Location
Godalming, England, United Kingdom
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Automotive Finance
He was in control of the multi-million pound financials for the Gordon Murray Automotive projects, including the acclaimed T.50 and T.33 supercars.
Community Building
He recently shared a quote about community and growth, emphasizing the importance of meeting the people behind the companies in his group.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Group Finance Projects & Business Development Director
Newship Group
8-2023 - 3-2025
Head of Finance
Gordon Murray Group
1-2020 - 8-2023
Project Controller
Gordon Murray Group
4-2019 - 1-2020
Finance Manager
GANDYS
8-2016 - 12-2019
Financial Controller
GANDYS
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Kaplan International College London
2000 - 2005
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Churchmead C of E School
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