Press Release

18 June 2012

Mitie’s total security management business appoints new regional managing director for London

Mitie has appointed Jason Towse as its new regional managing director for London in its total security management (TSM) business. The growth and development of the TSM business within...

Mitie has appointed Jason Towse as its new regional managing director for London in its total security management (TSM) business. The growth and development of the TSM business within central and greater London will be Jason’s key responsibilities. Jason will also hold the role of retail director for the business using his extensive experience to develop relationships for Mitie in this sector.

Jason has significant expertise of security with a 16 year career in the industry and the 42-year old joins Mitie from Securitas where he was account director, for Sainsbury’s.

Jason began his security industry career with his own company offering retail detective services. Jason then progressed to working for various private security companies in working on their retail contracts. Jason joined Chubb in 2001, enjoying several roles including, operations director, commercial director and head of retail, and managing director for aviation. Jason transferred to Securitas during the acquisition in 2011.

Welcoming Mr Towse, Bob Forsyth, Managing Director of Mitie Total Security Management said: “We are very pleased to be welcoming Jason with his senior experience of running regional businesses and his in-depth knowledge of the retail sector.”

Jason said: “I am delighted to be joining Mitie to develop its London region and opportunities in the retail sector. Mitie offers a unique approach to its customers through innovative thinking and efficient solutions, with no compromise – a must for today’s environment.”
Mitie’s total security management business takes a risk-based approach to the provision and management of all security services; delivered through one management team to achieve cost and resource efficiencies. Mitie sees the future of security being technology-driven and is investing heavily in working with its clients to implement future-proofed security strategies.

For further information, contact:

Mitie
Erica Lockhart, Head of Investor Relations and External Affairs
D: +44 20 3123 8675
M: +44 7979 784488
E: erica.lockhart@mitie.com