Following on from the appointments of Sophie Smith as chief people officer and Michelle Sanders as chief growth officer earlier this year, Compass has appointed a David Turner as chief technology officer.
He will lead the company’s digital transformation across technology, data, and cybersecurity. With close to 30 years of experience, Turner has held senior roles across healthcare, retail, leisure, and financial services.
Having headed up the education business for the past six years Charlie Brown, the previous chief executive of education, is moving to a new role as executive director of strategic accounts.
Karl Atkins has been appointed as chief executive of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s education business. He will be responsible for Chartwells, Chartwells Higher Education, Lodestone House and Pabulum.
Previously Atkins headed up Foodbuy Group for six years, where he ‘transformed’ the business, accelerating the growth of the Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) and building a resilient supply chain.
Gareth Sharpe, chief financial officer at Compass Group UK & Ireland, will also be taking on the additional responsibility of overseeing Foodbuy Group. He has already has a deep knowledge of Foodbuy’s operations. Sharpe will continue to drive Foodbuy’s purchasing power of over £2bn across 70 categories.
Robin Mills, chief executive of Compass Group UK & Ireland, commented: “Our business is going through a significant period of growth and it’s essential our executive team has the right depth and expertise, as we continue to evolve and innovate.
“By strengthening our leadership, we’re ensuring we stay ahead of industry trends and continue to provide outstanding service and value for our clients and customers. I’m excited for what we can achieve together in this next chapter.”