Board of Directors at a glance
Board of Directors at a glance (at 31 March 2026)
The Board
The company’s formal governance framework underpins the Group’s operations.
The Board is responsible and accountable to shareholders for the sustainable long-term success of the company. Subject to UK company law and the company’s Articles of Association, the Directors may exercise all the powers of the company, and may delegate authority to Committees and day-to-day management and decision-making to individual Executive Directors.
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Board Committees
Mitie has four formal Board Committees: Audit & Risk, Nomination, Remuneration and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). The Committees support the Board by managing specific tasks or areas delegated to them. They examine critical areas in detail, facilitating informed decision-making and dedicated oversight, as well as offering expert guidance for the whole Board.
Audit & Risk Committee
Purpose: to monitor the integrity of the financial statements and effectiveness of internal controls, enterprise risk management, risk management systems, fraud prevention mechanisms, and internal and external audits. To review the principal risks and uncertainties of the company and advise the Board on risk.
Nomination Committee
Purpose: to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the composition, diversity, experience, knowledge, balance of skills and independence of the Board and its Committees.
Remuneration Committee
Purpose: to determine and review the Group’s remuneration policy and monitor its implementation.
ESG Committee
Purpose: to provide oversight and governance for all of Mitie’s ESG initiatives, ensuring they are aligned to Mitie’s purpose, promises and Values.
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Mitie Group Executive (MGX)
The MGX includes senior members of management from each business unit and central Group functions. The MGX meets weekly to discuss and implement the Group’s strategic objectives. The Board is updated on matters discussed at MGX meetings at Board meetings as part of the Chief Executive Officer’s regular update paper, and on an ad hoc basis as required.
In addition to the four main Board Committees, the company has a Disclosure Committee, an informal Bid Committee and a Group Risk Committee. The Company also established the Independent Prison and Immigration Review Board (I-PIRB).
Disclosure Committee
Chaired by the Chief Executive Officer, its members include the Chair, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary and the Deputy General Counsel. Its purpose is to assist and inform decisions of the Board concerning the identification of inside information and to make recommendations about how and when the company should disclose that information in accordance with the company’s disclosure policy.
Bid Committee
Chaired by the Chief Executive Officer, its members include the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, relevant members of the MGX and members of the sales team. The Bid Committee meets as part of regular MGX meetings and met most weeks during FY26. The Bid Committee’s purpose is to consider material bid submissions and to determine whether such bids meet the Group’s financial, commercial and legal objectives.
Group Risk Committee
Chaired by the Chief Legal Officer (who holds the role of Chief Risk Officer & Company Secretary at Mitie) and comprising the Managing Directors of each of the divisions, the heads of all functions, and relevant subject-matter experts, it is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management framework from an operational perspective, consistent with Mitie’s risk appetite.
Independent Prison & Immigration Review Board
The I‑PIRB is a strategic advisory body established by Mitie to provide independent expertise and oversight across its prison and immigration services. The I-PIRB brings together leading practitioners, academics and senior executives to support high standards of performance, transparency and continuous improvement across these sectors.