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Meet Our Executive Team

Neil Johnson OBE, Chairman Neil Johnson OBE, Chairman

Neil Johnson was appointed Non-Executive Chairman in August 2001. Neil is currently also Chairman of Hornby plc and Director of Umeco plc. Neil also sits on the boards of a number of private companies and trusts.

Mike Betts, Chief Executive Mike Betts, Chief Executive

Mike Betts joined Motability Operations’ executive team in June 2002 and was appointed to the position of CEO in September 2003. Mike is responsible for formulating strategy and driving the performance of all aspects of the business. Under Mike’s leadership Motability Operations has achieved significant growth and outstanding levels of customer satisfaction. Prior to joining Motability Operations, Mike spent ten years with Dial Contracts Limited, the last three as Managing Director, successfully leading the UK element of the sale of Dial to ABN AMRO Lease Holdings and subsequent merger.

David Gilman, Chief Financial Officer David Gilman, Chief Financial Officer

David Gilman has been Motability Operations’ Executive Finance Director since 2003. David is responsible for the effective management and governance of the company’s financial resources. Before joining Motability Operations, David was Head of Finance, UK Commercial and Corporate Banking at HSBC Bank plc, with responsibility for the financial management of all HSBC’s UK business and corporate banking.


Ashley Sylvester, Operations Director Ashley Sylvester, Operations Director

Ashley Sylvester was appointed Operations Director in June 2006 having previously held the position of Asset and Pricing Director since 2003. He is responsible for management of all aspects of the vehicle fleet, from purchase, throughout “in life” management, through to eventual vehicle disposal. Ashley leads all elements of fleet processes, including purchasing approximately 175,000 cars per year. Before joining Motability Operations, Ashley was Risk Director at LeasePlan UK.
Ian Goswell, Commercial Services Director Ian Goswell, Commercial Services Director

Ian Goswell has been Commercial Services Director since 2004, with responsibility for all aspects of customer services, customer support and dealer relations. Ian is also responsible for increasing the Scheme’s penetration into potential new markets, along with all other aspects of marketing and communications for Motability Operations. Ian has extensive experience of the vehicle leasing industry and previously held the position of Commercial Director at LeasePlan UK and Executive Director at Dial UK for seven years.

Anne Downey, Human Resources Director Anne Downey, Human Resources Director

Anne Downey was appointed Human Resources Director in 2004, having joined Motability Operations in 1997. Anne is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of the company’s people strategy, and has direct responsibility for development of people policy practices and services. Prior to joining Motability Operations, Anne was employed at ESSO Petroleum for 10 years where latterly she was HR Manager for the UK Head Office.

Jo Pentland, Company Secretary Jo Pentland, Company Secretary

Jo Pentland was appointed Motability Operations’ Company Secretary in 2005. Jo is a qualified Chartered Secretary and her prime role is to ensure that the company satisfies its statutory duties including summoning Director and Shareholder meetings and ensuring proceedings are properly recorded, and responsibility for the Corporate Governance of the company. Prior to joining Motability Operations Jo was Company Secretary at Dial Contracts Limited.

 
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