Compass serves meals to millions of people in 45 countries as well as employing and engaging with around 480,000 people.
Roberts will be responsible for leading the groups global clients, strategy, health & safety as well as sustainability. She brings extensive strategic, commercial and operational experience to the role, having delivered record growth throughout the pandemic while building a diverse and inclusive culture as leader of Compass’ Australian business.
Friis-Møller has led the Group’s Nordics business since 2017, responsible for Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Estonia, and was critical to the onboarding and successful integration of Compass’ €475 million acquisition of Fazer Food Services into the Group in 2020.
Dominic Blakemore, group chief executive of Compass Group, said: “Both Shelley and Kathinka bring extensive commercial and operational experience to the group executive committee and we welcome them to the table.
“I have every confidence that they will play an integral part in further accelerating our growth plans across the Group whilst developing the caring, winning culture that is such a key ingredient for our continued success.”