Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) No. 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68

COMPASS GROUP PLC

(the Company)

CHANGE TO DIRECTOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11(3) Compass Group PLC announces that Carol Arrowsmith will step down as the Chair of the Remuneration Committee (the Committee) following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 9 February 2023 and will be succeeded by John Bryant, Senior Independent Director. 

To ensure that there is continuity and an orderly transition, Carol will remain a member of the Committee. John has been a member of the Remuneration Committee since his appointment in 2018. He has significant experience in business and finance and is considered by the Board to have the appropriate experience, skills and attributes to be an effective Chair of the Remuneration Committee.

Commenting, Ian Meakins, Chair of the Board said, "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Carol for her dedication and invaluable service as Chair of the Remuneration Committee."

For further information, contact:

Alison Yapp Tel: +44 (0)1932 573000

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Note to Editors:  Compass Group PLC is a world leading food services company, which generated annual revenues of £25.8 billion in the year to 30 September 2022.  It operates in around 40 countries and employs and engages more than 500,000 people. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.