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Mitie has appointed Sam White as its new Managing Director of Technical Services. He will assume his new role on 1 December 2025 and take a seat on Mitie’s Group Executive.
White brings over 25 years’ experience in complex engineering and technical environments, including senior executive roles at Babcock International and BAE Systems. White’s most recent role was Managing Director, Natural Resources, for Costain, a UK-based company that provides engineering, consulting, and digital services to create sustainable infrastructure.
In his new role, White will oversee the Technical Services business which is the UK’s largest provider of engineering assets to both the public and private sectors.
Mitie’s 16,000 Technical Services colleagues deliver a range of engineering services to 350 contracts ranging from defence and critical national infrastructure, to healthcare and education, to retail and transport. Major customers include Heathrow, BAE, Vodafone, Ministry of Defence, National Grid, NATS, BMW, NHS, and GSK. Sam’s leadership will be instrumental in cementing Mitie as the UK’s leading Engineering Maintenance business, delivering best-in-class engineering solutions in the Built Environment.
Phil Bentley, Chief Executive Officer, Mitie, said of the appointment: “It’s great to welcome Sam to Mitie’s Group Executive Team. Sam’s extensive experience and proven leadership in complex engineering environments will be instrumental as we continue to drive engineering excellence and transform the UK’s built environment to shape the future of high performing places.”
White, said: “I am excited to be joining Mitie at such a pivotal moment for the Technical Services division. Mitie’s focus on innovation, technology investment and creating opportunities for colleagues creates a strong foundation for growth. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams across the wider Mitie Group to deliver high-impact, customer-focused solutions that drive performance and long-term value.”
White is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Programme, holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, and a BSc in Business from the University of Wales. He is also a qualified executive coach from Henley Business School and a passionate advocate for inclusion, diversity, and social mobility.
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