Directorate Change

RNS Number : 9666R

Compass Group PLC

08 May 2009

 



8 May 2009

COMPASS GROUP PLC

Board Change

Compass Group PLC is pleased to announce, with immediate effect, the appointment of Don Robert as a Non Executive Director of the Company. The appointment forms part of an ongoing review of Board membership to ensure that an appropriate level of independent Non Executive Directors is maintained through orderly succession and without compromising the effectiveness of the Board and its committees.

Don is Chief Executive Officer of Experian plc, having joined the Board in July 2006 as part of the demerger of GUS plc. Prior to joining Experian he held positions with First American Corporation, Credco, Inc and US Bancorp. Don is a director of First Advantage Corporation and a past Chairman of the Consumer Data Industry Association.

Sir Roy Gardner, Chairman said:

'I am delighted that Don Robert has agreed to join the Board as a Non Executive Director. Don has a wealth of experience in international business, particularly in North America, that will be invaluable to the Board.'

ENQUIRIES :

Compass Group PLC :       [phone]

Investors/Analysts :            Andrew Martin

Media :                              Chris King

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 around £11 billion in the year to 30 September 2008. The company operates across the following core sectors of Business and Industry (B&I), Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio. For more information visit www.compass-group.com.  

There are no matters which require disclosure in respect of Mr Robert in accordance with LR 9.6.13 (2) to (6).

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