Robin Mills appointed Managing Director for Compass Group UK & Ireland

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Mills as Managing Director for Compass Group UK & Ireland, effective from 25^th November 2019. Robin, currently Group Chief People Officer for Compass Group PLC, will replace Chris Garside.

Chris has spent ten years in the UK business, most recently as the UK & Ireland Managing Director since 2017. Having decided to further his career in an international role, Chris has taken a role within the Group International Clients team.

Prior to his role at Group, Robin was Managing Director for Compass Group UK & Ireland’s education business Chartwells, and previously held the role of HR Director for the UK & Ireland. Robin will report into Dominic Blakemore, Group Chief Executive.

Commenting on the appointment, Dominic Blakemore said: “I’d like to thank Chris for the contribution he’s made to our business in the UK & Ireland over the last ten years. I’m delighted that Robin will be returning to the UK business to lead the UK & Ireland team on its growth journey.”