Directorate Change

Compass Group PLC
16 February 2007


                                 COMPASS GROUP PLC 

                                   BOARD CHANGES

Sir Roy Gardner, Chairman, today announced the following changes to the Board of 
Compass Group PLC.

Sir James Crosby and Tim Parker will join the Board as non-executive directors 
effective 17th February 2007.

Sir James Crosby is the former CEO of HBOS Plc and is currently a non-executive 
director of ITV Plc and the Financial Services Authority. He will be the Senior 
Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

Tim Parker is currently the Chief Executive of The AA and a non-executive 
director of Alliance Boots Plc.

Commenting on these appointments Sir Roy Gardner, Chairman, said:

'I am delighted that Sir James Crosby and Tim Parker have agreed to join the 
Board as non-executive directors. They both have a wealth of experience in 
business and in the City that will be invaluable to the Board.

'These appointments continue the process of reinvigorating the Compass Group 
Board that I started on becoming Chairman.'


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Enquiries; Compass Group PLC                 [phone]
Investors/Analysts:                          Andrew Martin
Media:                                       Chris King

Website
www.compass-group.com
 

Note to Editors:

Sir James Crosby
Senior Independent Director, Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, Age 51

Appointed to the Board with effect from 17th February 2007. He is a 
non-executive director of ITV plc and the Financial Services Authority and the 
former Chief Executive of HBOS Plc. He is Chair of the Public Private Forum on 
Identity Management and a Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries.

Tim Parker
Non-executive Director, Age 51

Appointed to the Board with effect from 17th February 2007. He is currently 
Chief Executive of The AA and a non-executive director of Alliance Boots Plc.


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