Board Update

Compass Group PLC
07 September 2005


                               Compass Group PLC
                                  Board Update

7 September 2005

Compass Group PLC today announces that Alain Dupuis is to take on a new role as
Chief Executive of our emerging markets business (China, India, SE Asia, Russia
and Turkey). Alain has, therefore, decided to stand down as a Director of the
Company, with effect from 1st October, in order to focus on this strategically
important new role.

Sir Francis Mackay, Chairman of Compass Group, commented:

'I would like to thank Alain for the significant contribution he has already
made to the company as a Director and I am delighted that he will continue with
the Group to develop our business in emerging markets'.

Enquiries:

Compass Group
Paul Kelly                     [phone]

Brunswick
Simon Sporborg / Pamela Small  [phone]






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