Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0750G

Compass Group PLC

01 November 2018

 

LEI: 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68

1 November 2018

Compass Group PLC Director Change

Following the announcement on 11 October 2018 that Karen Witts has been appointed to the Compass Board as Chief Financial Officer, we can now confirm that Karen's appointment will begin on 8 April 2019. 

Karen will succeed Johnny Thomson who is standing down from his role as Group Finance Director at the end of December 2018. 

Palmer Brown, currently Chief Corporate Investment & Risk Officer Compass Group North America will become Interim Chief Financial Officer on 31 December 2018 and will serve in that position until Karen's appointment commences on 8 April 2019 but will not be a member of the Board.

Enquiries	Sandra Moura	[phone]
Media	Tim Danaher/ Fiona Micallef-Eynaud	[phone]
Website	www.compass-group.com

Note to Editors

About Compass Group

Notes to Editors: Compass Group PLC is the world's leading food service company, which generated annual revenues of £22.6 billion in the year to 30 September 2017.  It operates in around 50 countries, employs over 550,000 people and serves over 5.5 billion meals a year. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.

 

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