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Directorate change

Mitie Group plc has announced the immediate appointment of Andrew Davies as a Non-Executive Director, who will also join the Audit & Risk, Nomination, and Remuneration Committees. Davies brings extensive executive leadership experience from roles including Chief Executive of Kier Group plc and Wates Group, as well as senior positions at BAE Systems plc and a Non-Executive Director role at Chemring Group plc. He currently serves as Chair of Southern Water. No further information is required to be disclosed regarding his appointment. Disclaimer*

Mitie Group PlcAugust 17, 20264
Directorate change

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17 August 2026 Mitie Group plc LEI number: 213800MTCLTKEHWZMJ03   Mitie Group plc (the "Company") - Board change Mitie Group plc ('Mitie') today announces the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director.  Andrew Davies will join the Board, the Audit & Risk Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee with immediate effect.     Andrew has significant executive leadership experience across infrastructure, construction, defence and regulated sectors, with a strong record of delivering business transformation, operational improvement and stakeholder engagement. He was Chief Executive of Kier Group plc from April 2019 to October 2025, where he led a major transformation of the business.   Andrew has also served as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of Chemring Group plc between May 2016 and January 2025, and as Chief Executive of Wates Group between January 2014 and January 2018. He also held senior leadership roles at BAE Systems plc.   Andrew is currently serving as Chair of Southern Water.   There is no other information to be disclosed pursuant to LR6.4.8R in respect of Andrew Davies' appointment.   -Ends-     For further information, contact: Kate Heseltine Group IR & Corporate Finance Director M: +44 (0)738 443 9112 E: [email protected]     Claire Lovegrove Director of Corporate Affairs M: +44 (0)790 027 6400 E: [email protected]   Neil Bennett H/Advisors Maitland M: +44 (0)790 000 0777 E: [email protected]     About Mitie: The Future of High Performing Places Founded in 1987, Mitie employs 84,000 colleagues and is the leading technology-led Facilities Management, Transformation and Compliance company in the UK.  We are a trusted partner to blue-chip customers across the public and private sectors, working with them to transform their built estates, and the lived experience for their colleagues and customers, as well as providing data-driven insights to inform better decision-making. In each of our core services of engineering (hard services) and security and hygiene (soft services) we hold market leadership positions.  We also deliver transformational projects in the areas of power and grid connections, building fit outs & modernisation, decarbonisation, fire safety & security and telecoms infrastructure, alongside compliance capabilities in fire safety & security and environmental services.  Our sector expertise includes central government, critical national infrastructure, defence, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, local government & education, retail & logistics, manufacturing & media and transport & aviation. We hold industry-leading ESG credentials, including a place on the CDP Climate change A List, and we have received multiple awards including Best Low Carbon Solution and Net Zero Carbon Strategy of the year. We have validated science-based targets that support our ambitions to reach Net Zero.  We have been recognised as a UK Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year. We are also ranked 16th in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and tenth in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list. Find out more at www.mitie.com  

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