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Compass Group PLC

05 May 2016

COMPASS GROUP PLC

(The "Company")

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Bomhard as a Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 5 May 2016. The appointment forms part of an ongoing review of Board membership to ensure that an appropriate number of independent Non-executive Directors is maintained through orderly succession and without compromising the effectiveness of the Board and its committees.

Stefan is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Inchcape plc, the largest independent premium automotive distributor and retailer in the world. Prior to joining Inchcape, Stefan was Regional President, Europe, Geneva at Bacardi Martini for 5 years and held a number of worldwide senior positions at Cadbury plc, Unilever PLC, Diageo plc, Burger King and Procter & Gamble. Stefan is a German national residing in the UK. His appointment will bring extensive experience of working in international environments to the Board, particularly relating to the operation, sales and marketing of well-known consumer food and drink brands.

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

ENDS

Enquiries:

Compass Group PLC

+44 (0)1932 573000

   Investors/Analysts:         Mark J White, General Counsel & Company Secretary 

Sandra Moura, Head of Investor Relations

Note to Editors: Compass Group PLC is a world-leading food and support services company, which generated annual revenues of GBP17.8 billion in the year to 30 September 2015. It operates in over 50 countries, employs over 500,000 people and serves over 5 billion meals every year. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Defence, Offshore & Remote, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.

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