DEALERSHIP ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE

The Guy Machinery team as pictured on their LinkedIn page

After more than 20 years at the helm of Guy Machinery Ltd (GML), Graham Guy is stepping back from day-to-day operations, handing over responsibility to a new management team as the company looks to the future.

Reflecting on the company’s journey, in a LinkedIn post Graham Guy recalled taking over from Gibson's at Skipton Auction Mart with limited experience and resources. “I had no idea what I was doing and very little money to do it,” he said. With the support of a few key people and an understanding bank manager, Guy Machinery grew from three main franchises into a business representing over ten premium manufacturers and employing more than 20 people.

“It has been far from easy, with plenty of sleepless nights and very long days," Guy continued in his post. However, he says, “Now feels like the right time to hand over the reins to the next generation of leadership.”

The new management team, taking full responsibility for daily operations from January 2026, has been confirmed in a letter published on the Guy Machinery website. The team will be led by Mark Maybury, operations director, alongside Emma O’Callaghan, finance manager; Andy Miller, commercial manager; and Charlotte Fawcett, sales manager. Mark Maybury has been with Guy Machinery for almost 30 years, starting as a tractor driver for Guy Contractors, and Graham has expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to take the company to the next level.

Graham says he will remain involved in an advisory capacity, primarily supporting strategic planning and the company’s continued development. He has paid tribute to everyone who has contributed to the company’s success, including staff, manufacturers, and, most importantly, customers. “Without you, we are nothing,” he said.

Guy Machinery say this management transition is designed to strengthen their position in the marketplace and capitalise on future opportunities to grow the business in the years ahead.