John Keogh – Managing Director

John started his impressive career in the motor industry in a technical role, developing through the sector into sales positions and becoming Rygor Sales Director in 2013. This holistic experience of the field allows him to truly understand the needs of customers and the requirements and opportunities of the industry. John became a joint owner of Rygor in 2021, and then along with Rish, underwent a management buyout of the company in 2022.

Rish Channa – Commercial Director

Rish joined Rygor on the Mercedes-Benz Truck Sales trainee programme in 2012 and right from the outset, demonstrated a passion and talent for the industry. After more than a decade in the business, creating brilliant working relationships with our customers, Rish was part of the management buyout in 2022, becoming the joint owner of Rygor Group with John.

Sean Joyce – Aftersales Director

Sean joined the Rygor business as a technician nearly 20 years ago and has worked his way up through the Group, developing his knowledge and leadership skills to driving the aftersales side of Rygor Auto forward. Sean inspires those around him to succeed and supports his team to be the best they can be, by promoting an employee-centric company culture, delivering the highest levels of quality and customer service.

Tim Smith – Group Finance Director

Tim joined the Rygor business in 2012 and became the Group’s Financial Controller in 2017, when he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. As our Group Finance Director, which he became in 2021, Tim is at the forefront of delivering and improving the financial processes which affect all areas of the Rygor Group businesses.

Rajesh Sharma - Non-Exec Director

Rajesh is an international tax specialist and former chairman of the International Tax Committee of Nexia International and supports the Rygor Board in the position of a non-executive director. Rajesh brings with him a wealth of experience in international tax law and accountancy, having previously worked in the international tax practices of both Deloitte and Grant Thornton, and additionally as a partner in the international tax team at Evelyn Partners (formally Smith & Williamson) a leading firm of accountants and wealth managers in the UK.

Kate Ruberry-Shoemack – Director of People & Communications

Kate has been with the Rygor business for a decade, developing the Group’s company culture into the Great Place to Work™ that it is today. With extensive experience in internal communications, as well as people relations, Kate and her team work to create a rewarding, reliable and respectful business, which is both employee-centric and commercial minded. Through award-winning internal communications, reward and recognition and employee engagement, the Rygor business was listed as a UK Best Workplace in 2023.

CIPR Internal Communications

CIPD Level 5 and studying level 7

Nick Williams – Director of Sales and Marketing

Nick, a former senior manager at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, is widely recognized in the automotive industry for his creativity and strong sales skills. In his role as director of sales and marketing, Nick will play a key part in propelling the Rygor business forward and will be a great addition to the existing board.