Director Declaration

Compass Group PLC
31 March 2006



                            New Director Declaration

Following the announcement on 24 March 2006 of the appointment of Richard
Cousins as an Executive Director, Compass Group confirms that, other than his
former directorship of The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,
there are no details to report under LR 9.6.13R (1) to (6) of the UK Listing
Authority Listing Rules in respect of Richard Cousins.



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