bio Simon Kirkpatrick Position: Chief Financial Officer Board Committees None Date of appointment to the Board 1 April 2021 Other current appointments None Past roles Simon joined Mitie in July 2019 from Balfour Beatty PLC where he held a number of senior finance roles, including Finance Director for Major Projects and Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. He began his professional career with Ernst & Young where he was a director in the Energy practice. Skills and experience • Significant UK and international plc experience;• Proven track record in transforming complex contracting businesses;• Exceptional financial experience and extensive strategic and commercial experience across a number of sectors; and• Qualified as a chartered accountant with a law degree from Exeter University.