Outsourcing group Mitie have named Phil Bentley as its new chief executive as Ruby McGregor-Smith announces she will be standing down after nine years. Mitie recently released a profit warning blaming Brexit for a fall in contract generation. Whilst some analysts are concerned that the announcement now will cause uncertainty at a challenging time, Mr Bentley has plenty of experience having formerly held the positions of chief executive with British Gas and Cable & Wireless.

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