Directorate Change

Compass Group PLC
29 November 2006


                               COMPASS GROUP PLC

                                 BOARD CHANGES

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

Sir Ian Robinson, Chairman of Ladbrokes plc (formerly Hilton Group PLC) and a
non-executive director of Scottish & Newcastle plc and Siemens Holdings plc will
join the Board as a non-executive director on 1st December 2006. Gary Green who
runs Compass Group's operations in North America will join the Board as an
executive director on 1st January 2007.

After seven years as a non-executive director Val Gooding will step down from
the Board on 31st December 2006.

Commenting on the changes Sir Roy Gardner, Chairman said:

'Since becoming Chairman I have been looking at the skills required to meet the
future needs of the business. The appointment in June of Richard Cousins as
Group Chief Executive and today's announcement are part of a process of
reinvigorating the Compass Group Board.

'Sir Ian Robinson's experience in the hospitality and service industries and
international business will be invaluable to the Group.

'Gary Green has been with the Group for over 20 years and has a strong track
record of achievement, particularly in leading the successful development of our
business in North America.

'I would like to place on record the Board's appreciation of Val Gooding's
enormous commitment and dedication to the Group.'

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Note to Editors:

Sir Ian Robinson

Non Executive Director, Age 64

Appointed to the Board with effect from December 2006. He is Chairman of
Ladbrokes plc (formerly Hilton Group PLC), a non-executive director of Scottish
& Newcastle plc and Siemens Holdings plc. He is a former Chairman of Amey plc,
Chief Executive of Scottish Power plc and non-executive director of ASDA plc and
RMC plc. Sir Ian is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineers, a Fellow of the
Institution of Chemical Engineers, a member of the Takeover Panel and received
his Knighthood in 2000 for services to the electricity industry.

Gary Green

Group Managing Director - USA Canada and Latin America, Age 49

Appointed to the Board with effect from January 2007. Joined the Group in 1986
in a senior finance role in the UK Division and became a UK divisional director
in 1992. Relocated to the USA in 1994 as Chief Finance Officer of the Group's
North American Division and in 1999 became Chief Executive Officer. Appointed
Chief Executive Officer of the Americas in January 2005.

Val Gooding CBE

Non Executive Director, Age 56

Appointed to the Board in January 2000. She is Chief Executive of BUPA, a
non-executive director of Standard Chartered PLC and a former non-executive
director of BAA plc and Cable and Wireless Communications plc. She is a member
of the Council of the University of Warwick and co-chair of the Advisory Board
of the Warwick Business School. She is a trustee of the British Museum, the
President of International Federation of Health Plans and a non-executive
director of the Lawn Tennis Association. Val is a member of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committees and was awarded a CBE in 2002 for services to business.



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