Director Declaration

LEI: 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68

COMPASS GROUP PLC

(The "Company")

DIRECTOR DECLARATION

Compass Group PLC confirms that Carol Arrowsmith, Non-executive director, has been appointed as a Non-executive director of Vivo Energy PLC (which is expected to list on or around 10 May 2018) with effect from 20 April 2018.

ENDS

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

Notes to Editors: Compass Group PLC is the world's leading food service company, which generated annual revenues of £22.6 billion in the year to 30 September 2017. It operates in around 50 countries, employs over 550,000 people and serves over 5.5 billion meals a year. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.