Mitie appoints Kathryn Dolan as Chief People Officer

• Mitie has announced the appointment of its new Chief People Officer, Kathryn Dolan, who joins from Bureau Veritas
• Kathryn will be leading all aspects of the People and Culture strategy across Mitie’s 72,000 strong workforce
• She will also join Mitie’s Group Executive Team to lead the delivery of Mitie’s best-in-class People strategy

Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and transformation company, has appointed Kathryn Dolan, as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). Kathryn’s career spans global multinational organisations across multiple industry sectors including technology, automotive and professional services. Kathryn’s most recent role was the Group Chief HR Officer for Bureau Veritas SA, the Global Testing, Inspection and Certification company based in Paris and listed on Euronext Paris. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and a qualified leadership coach.

In her role as CPO, Kathryn will lead and evolve the people and culture strategy drawing on her experience of digital and business transformation, employee engagement, talent acquisition and development, reward and inclusion, equity and diversity. Her focus will be on ensuring an environment where every Mitie colleague can perform and thrive and continue to cultivate the inclusive work culture that has seen Mitie recognised a UK Top Employer for seven consecutive years.

Mitie has received a number of other accreditations that complement its UK Top Employer certification. These include Most Admired Company in the Support Services sector, reflecting its success in building a successful, sustainable and inclusive culture, and recognition as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, demonstrating Mitie’s investment in its people at every stage of their career.

Phil Bentley, Chief Executive Officer, Mitie, said:

“We are very pleased to welcome Kathryn to Mitie’s Group Executive Team. We are proud of our people and the culture we have created, and Kathryn’s extensive experience is a valuable addition to drive Mitie’s people and culture strategy forward as we continue on our ambitious growth journey.”

Kathryn Dolan, Chief People Officer, Mitie, said:

“I am delighted to join Mitie, at such an exciting and transformative period for the Company. I have been impressed by the breadth of Mitie’s capabilities, and that people are at the heart of its continued success and growth. Building on these strong foundations, I look forward to drawing on my experience to continue to build a brilliant environment where all our people can thrive.”