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Meet Our Leadership
Our experienced and diverse leadership team sets the company’s strategy and policies, and manages the performance of the business to meet our goals.
PALMER BROWN
Chief Executive Officer
As part of our Compass family since 2001, Palmer Brown has a deep knowledge of our business and has been instrumental in many strategic acquisitions over his decades-long tenure.
ADRIAN MEREDITH
Chief Financial Officer
Adrian Meredith has overseen Compass Group North America’s strong financial performance since assuming the role of chief financial officer in 2010.
AMY KNEPP
Executive Vice President, Strategic Alliance Group
Amy Knepp has developed the Strategic Alliance Group into a “best practice” model within Compass Group and the entire industry.
ANDY LANSING
CEO, Levy
With explosive growth over the past three decades, Levy now serves sports and entertainment clients in more than 250 locations thanks to Andy Lansing’s driven strategy.
BOBBY KUTTEH
CEO, Compass One Healthcare
Under Bobby Kutteh’s servant leadership, Compass One Healthcare has created a strong people-first culture for its Associates.
CHRIS IVENS-BROWN
Chief Culinary Officer, Compass Group North America and Eurest
For more than 30 years, Chris Ivens-Brown has championed memorable and sustainable food experiences while advocating for the development and elevation of chefs worldwide.
CHRIS KOWALEWSKI
Chief Growth Officer
Driven by the credo that the true art of leadership is working with others, Chris Kowalewski leads the sales organization of Compass Group North America.
CINDY NOBLE
Chief People Officer
As Chief People Officer of Compass Group North America, Cindy leads with a passion for people, inclusion, and innovation. Overseeing a workforce of more than 321,000 Associates, Cindy champions a people-first culture, merging empathy with cutting-edge technology to foster growth, well-being, and belonging across the organization. Her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion has positioned Compass Group as an employer of choice and an industry leader in workplace excellence.
CLARE HUNT
Chief Strategy Officer
As Chief Strategy Officer, Clare Hunt is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that drives sustainable growth and competitive advantage within the evolving world of food and hospitality.
DENNIS HOGAN
CEO, Foodbuy & Compass Group Education
A proven track record of delivering growth across the business, Dennis Hogan brings his acumen and leadership to Foodbuy and Compass Group Education.
ED BROWN
CEO, Restaurant Associates
Ed Brown is a chef first and for three decades has embodied Restaurant Associates’ mission to make a difference for guests, the planet, and the communities we serve through the power of food and a culture of CARE.
ERIK SNYDER
CEO, Canteen
Erik Snyder serves as CEO of Canteen, where his focus on innovation and strategic growth has propelled Canteen to unparalleled success in the unattended retail market.
FEDELE BAUCCIO
Co-Founder & CEO, Bon Appétit Management Company
Fedele Bauccio has spent his career reshaping the relationship between foodservice and the environment, continually innovating to better serve people and the planet.
JENNIFER MCCONNELL
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
Jennifer McConnell has overseen Compass Group’s legal operations during a pivotal time of growth, giving pointed insights and managing risk across all areas of the organization.
JUGVEER RANDHAWA
Chief Technology Officer
Focusing on building and scaling innovative digital products that exceed expectations, Jugveer Randhawa has secured Compass Group’s position as a digital leader in the food, hospitality and support services industries.
PETER FETHERSTON
CEO, B&I
With his strong financial acumen, robust operational experience and people-first mindset, Peter Fetherston has spent decades improving the way Compass Group works.
SAAJID KHAN
CEO, Compass Group Canada & ESS North America
A world traveler, Saajid Khan has built processes and structures that have expanded Compass Group’s presence across the globe.
SCOTT DAVIS
CEO, FLIK Hospitality Group
Scott Davis puts people first, growing a business with hospitality at the center of its culture to deliver excellent results for FLIK’s customers and Associates.
TIM PIERCE
CEO, Compass Healthcare Operations
Tim’s leadership is marked by Compass Healthcare’s unified goal of delivering outstanding experiences for patients, caregivers and hospital and health system communities across the country.
TONY MCDONALD
CEO, Eurest and ESFM
By focusing on people, Tony McDonald has built successful teams that ushered in an unprecedented period of growth for Eurest and ESFM.
WARREN M. THOMPSON
President & Chairman, Thompson Hospitality
As the founder of the largest Black-led food and facilities management services company in the country, Warren M. Thompson leads a mission-focused organization dedicated to providing excellent experiences.