New Director Declaration

Compass Group PLC
24 March 2004


                            NEW DIRECTOR DECLARATION
Compass Group PLC
24 March 2004


Following the appointment of Andrew Martin to the Board of Compass Group PLC as
Group Finance Director on 15 March 2004, Compass Group confirms that there are
no details to report under paragraph 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of the UK Listing
Authority Listing Rules in respect of Andrew Martin.



Enquiries:

Compass Group
Sarah Ellis [phone]
Director of Investor Relations


Brunswick
Timothy Grey / Pamela Small [phone]


Note:

Compass Group is the world's largest foodservice company with annual revenues in
excess of £11 billion. Compass Group has over 400,000 employees working in more
than 90 countries around the world. For more information, visit
www.compass-group.com





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