Compass Group names Foodbuy managing director

Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Karl Atkins as the new managing director for Foodbuy, the procurement service provider.

Atkins has been with Foodbuy for the past three years in the chief operating officer role – where his focus has been supporting the growth of Foodbuy’s external client business.

He previously held commercial leadership roles with Coca-Cola European Partners and Britvic, after six years in Compass, covering sourcing and category management leadership roles.

Robin Mills, managing director, Compass Group UK and Ireland, said: “Karl has a great knowledge of both Compass and Foodbuy and brings an excellent track record in purchasing and supply chain.

“In light of the economic environment we are operating in, Foodbuy has never been more important to our business. Our Foodbuy team continues to work hard to deliver great products and services for our clients and customers.”

Atkins added: “I am delighted to be taking on the managing director role in Foodbuy. I am passionate about our purchasing and supply chain and delivering great value for money to the clients we currently work with, and I am excited to lead our growth agenda to unlock more added value opportunities for new clients.

“We have a great supplier community and I am looking forward to working with them, not only in relation to identifying great products, but also with the delivery of more sustainable solutions too.”