Motability CEO's Double-Digit Raise, While Disabled Wait
Andrew Miller, CEO of Motability Operations, recently secured a 23.5% pay rise, bringing his total remuneration to an undisclosed but 'bumper' sum. The FT frames this as merely reflecting the 'growing scale' of his role. But hold on, isn't Motability a charity that provides vehicles for disabled individuals, largely funded by disability benefits? This isn't just about a CEO's salary. It's about a
'charity' (Motability Operations Group, specifically, is the commercial arm) sitting on a reported £2.6 billion cash pile, as exposed by the National Audit Office in 2018. While its chief executive enjoys a near-quarter increase in pay, the disabled community often faces shrinking benefits, cuts to essential services, and the constant threat of having their mobility vehicles repossessed due to
rising costs. The optics here aren't just bad; they're a cruel joke played on those the charity ostensibly serves. Perhaps the 'growing scale' is the increasing disconnect between executive pay and public needs.