Our executive team

Andrew Miller_Nov 2020

Andrew Miller - Chief Executive

Andrew Miller

Chief Executive

Andrew was appointed Chief Executive of Motability Operations Group Plc on 1 January 2021. An accountant by training he has led organisations through periods of rapid technological change. His experience covers strategic, operational and finance roles at a number of companies across many sectors. Most recently he has been CEO of McDonalds in the Nordics and CEO of Guardian Media Group. He previously held the CFO position at Autotrader for over eight years playing a key role in its transformation from offline to online.

  • As CEO, Andrew is responsible for formulating strategy and driving performance across all aspects of the business
  • Andrew is also a Non-Executive Director for Channel 4 and has previously held Non-Executive Director roles at the AA plc and Ocean Outdoor Media plc
Matthew Hamilton-James_Nov 2020

Matthew Hamilton-James - Finance Director

Matthew Hamilton-James

Finance Director

Matthew was appointed as Finance Director of Motability Operations Group plc on 1 October 2016. During 2020, Matthew acted as Interim CEO of Motability Operations Group plc.

  • Matthew is responsible for the effective management and governance of the company’s financial performance
  • Matthew joined Motability Operations in 2001, becoming Head of Financial Control in 2008. He joined the Executive Committee in May 2014 and was appointed Finance Director of Motability Operations Ltd in June 2015 prior to his appointment as Group Finance Director
  • Before joining us, Matthew was an accountant for a large automotive dealer group
Jo Pentland_Nov 2020

Jo Pentland - Corporate Services Director and Group Company Secretary

Jo Pentland

Corporate Services and HR Director and Group Company Secretary

Jo was appointed our Corporate Services Director in June 2015 and more recently (2018) HR Director, and has held the position of Group Company Secretary since 2008 having previously been appointed the Company Secretary of Motability Operations in 2005.

  • Jo is a Qualified Chartered Secretary
  • Prime role is to ensure that the company satisfies its statutory, legal and regulatory duties including summoning Director and Shareholder meetings and ensuring proceedings are properly recorded
  • Responsible for the Corporate Governance of the company and the HR function
  • Before joining us, Jo was Company Secretary at Dial Contracts Limited
Ashley Sylvester_Nov 2020

Ashley Sylvester - Risk and Business Systems Director

Ashley Sylvester

Risk and Business Systems Director

Ashley became our Risk and Business Systems Director in April 2014, having previously held the positions of Operations Director since 2006 and Asset and Pricing Director since 2003.

  • Responsible for ensuring effective risk management across the business 
  • Leads the operation and development of the IT systems which support our customers
  • Before joining us, Ashley was Risk Director at LeasePlan UK
Ian Goswell_Nov 2020

Ian Goswell - Commercial Director

Ian Goswell

Commercial Director

Ian has been our Commercial Director since 2004.

  • Responsible for development of the customer proposition and for increasing awareness and understanding of the Scheme
  • Operational responsibility for customer services, dealer services and vehicle remarketing
  • Relationship responsibility for Scheme partners including vehicle manufacturers, dealers and major suppliers
  • Leads development of strategy for the business
  • 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