COMPASS GROUP PLC
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: RETIREMENT
Compass Group PLC ("the Company") confirms that Tim Parker, a non-executive director, will retire from the Board with effect from 31 December 2010 in order to pursue other interests of an executive nature. Tim is currently a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees.
Sir Roy Gardner, Chairman, commented: "Tim's experience and business knowledge have been of great value to the Board's deliberations and, on behalf of the Board, I wish Tim every success for the future".
ENDS
For further information, contact:
M J White, General Counsel & Company Secretary
C King, Group Head of Media Relations
Tel: +44 1932 573000
Note to Editors
Compass Group is the world's leading foodservice company. We specialise in providing food, vending and related services on our clients' premises and we generated annual revenues of over £13 billion in the year to 30 September 2009. The company operates across the following core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio. For more information visit www.compass-group.com.