8 November 2017
Mitie Group plc (“Mitie”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippa Couttie as a Non-Executive Director of Mitie, with effect from 15 November 2017.
Philippa has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. She spent five years leading Westminster Council, prior to which she served as the Cabinet Member for Housing and was the Deputy Cabinet Minister for Children Services, following a year as a local Councillor.
Before progressing her career in public service, Philippa was a Director at Citigroup Capital following its takeover of Schroders, where she headed up its principal finance business.
Philippa has served as a non-executive director on a number of boards since 2006. These include the London Local Enterprise Partnership Board, chairing the West End Partnership, and sitting on the governing body for Imperial College - whilst also chairing its Audit Committee.
Philippa was recently ennobled and joined the House of Lords in 2016. She has a BSc (Hons) from the University of St Andrews in Psychology.
It is confirmed that there are no further details to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6) and that Philippa does not currently hold any shares in the Company.
Derek Mapp, Chairman of Mitie, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Philippa to the Board of Mitie. Her expertise across business, finance and both local and national government will be invaluable to Mitie as we continue to deliver our transformation programme and execute our Connected Workspace strategy.”
Philippa Couttie, said:
“I am very much looking forward to joining the Board at Mitie and to working alongside the other Board members. It is an exciting time for Mitie, as it moves into its next phase and re-positions itself for the changing market.”
For further information, contact:
Tori Cowley, Director of Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations
T: +44 (0) 203 123 8705 M: +44 (0)781 852 8110 E: tori.cowley@mitie.com
Peter Dickinson, General Counsel and Company Secretary
T: +44 (0) 203 123 8157 M: +44 (0)776 821 5013 E: peter.dickinson@mitie.com
