Compass Group UK & Ireland CEO Robin Mills is to retire this summer after 19 years with the foodservice giant.
Mills first joined Compass Group in 2008 as HR director, before being promoted to chief people officer in 2015. He was appointed CEO in 2019 and during his tenure, Mills oversaw a period of significant growth, with the business having doubled in size.
Alongside his executive responsibilities, Mills serves as chair of the Compass Group Foundation. Since its launch three years ago, the foundation has supported more than 21,000 people and backed over 300 small enterprises globally. Mills will continue in his role as chair following his retirement.
“It has been a privilege to lead the UK&I business and to work alongside so many talented and dedicated colleagues,” said Mills. “I am proud of what we have achieved as a business and how we have achieved it – by putting people first, supporting one another and never losing sight of the important role we play for our clients, customers and the communities where we work.
“I leave with immense pride in what we have accomplished together and have great confidence in its future. Compass is a special organisation, defined by its culture, values and people. I will greatly miss being part of the Compass family and would like to thank my colleagues, our clients and partners and everyone who has supported me along the way.”
Global Compass group CEO Dominic Blakemore added: “I would like to thank Robin for his significant contribution, integrity and leadership over many years. He has placed positive social impact at the heart of the UK&I growth strategy, helping to establish industry-leading standards in sustainability, social mobility and wellbeing.”
Charlie Brown, currently executive director, strategic partnerships, has been appointed interim CEO. He has held senior roles across multiple sectors of the UK & Ireland business during his 19-year career with Compass.
A permanent CEO appointment process is underway, with a successor to be confirmed in due course, the business confirmed
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