– UK, Chertsey – Compass Group PLC (LON: CPG) today announced the appointment of Leanne Wood to its Board as a Non-executive Director effective from 4 May 2023.
“We are delighted to welcome Leanne to Compass. Leanne brings considerable and relevant international, strategic, and operational expertise to the Compass Board. I am confident that her background and experience will be invaluable assets to the Board as we continue to focus on our strategic priorities of People, Performance, and Purpose.” said Board chair, Ian Meakins.
Leanne Wood will also join the Audit, Corporate Responsibility, Nomination, and Remuneration Committees.
About Leanne Wood
Leanne Wood is currently the CHRO of Vodafone Group Plc where she is responsible for leading the people and organizational strategy which includes developing strong talent and leadership, effective organizations, strategic capabilities, and an engaging culture and work environment.
Before joining Vodafone in 2019, Leanne Wood was the Chief People, Strategy, and Corporate Affairs Officer for Burberry Plc from 2015. Before that, she worked for Diageo Plc for 15 years in a variety of roles, latterly as their Group HR Director. She has also worked in strategy and finance for Allied Domecq Plc, LEK Consulting, and United Distillers.
Leanne Wood is the lead Vodafone Non-executive Director for Vodacom Group Limited, a publicly listed company in South Africa. She was also a Non-executive Director of The Go-Ahead Group Plc from 2017 until 2022.
About Compass Group PLC
Compass Group PLC is a world-leading food services company, which generated annual revenues of £25.8 billion from 30 September 2022. It operates in around 40 countries and employs and engages more than 500,000 people. The Company specializes in providing food and support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure, and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.
Source: https://www.compass-group.com/en/index.html
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