Director Declaration

Compass Group PLC
19 September 2005


                            NEW DIRECTOR DECLARATION

Following the announcement on 15 September 2005 of the appointment of Sir Roy
Gardner as a Non-Executive Director, Compass Group PLC confirms that, other than
his former Chairmanship of Manchester United plc, there are no details to report
under LR 9.6.13R (1) to (6) of the UK Listing Authority Listing Rules in respect
of Sir Roy Gardner.


Enquiries:

Compass Group PLC

Investors/Analysts: Sarah Ellis   [phone]
Media:              Paul Kelly    [phone]

Brunswick Group

Simon Sporborg/Pamela Small       [phone]


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