Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) No. 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68

COMPASS GROUP PLC (the "Company")

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT

Compass Group PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Juliana Chugg as a Non-executive Director with effect from 26 September 2024. On appointment, Juliana also joins the Audit, Corporate Responsibility, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.

Juliana is a seasoned non-executive director having had a successful international executive career as a transformative leader in the FMCG sector. Juliana brings a strong international perspective with a passion for the food and food services industries, together with general management and marketing insights, and extensive US and board governance experience.

Juliana is currently a non-executive director of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI), and Masterbrand Inc. (NYSE: MBC). She was a non-executive director of Caesars Entertainment Inc, (NASDAQ: CZR) until July 2020.

Juliana is the former Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer of Mattel and has 18 years' experience in the food industry, having held several senior roles in Australia and USA at General Mills, the global food manufacturer.

Commenting on the appointment, Ian Meakins, Chair said:

"We are delighted to welcome Juliana to Compass. With her background in and passion for the food and food services industries, together with her experience as an international executive and non-executive director, Juliana is an excellent addition to the Board, as Compass continues to focus on its growth ambitions."

There is no further information which requires disclosure in accordance with LR 6.8.4 (2) to (6).

For further information, contact:

Alison Yapp Tel: +44 (0)1932 573000

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