He has spent the last two years leading the team, which has been at the forefront of the Covid response, supporting the NHS, private healthcare and senior living sectors. Blake has worked for Compass for over 22 years, having previously worked within B&I, 14forty and more recently healthcare.
Blake will be focused on building on the strong foundations left following Steve Cenci’s successful 20 year tenure. Cenci, is moving to a new role within Compass Group PLC, where he will be working with the Group Commercial team to support the expansion of international markets by sharing Healthcare best practice and innovation.
Cenci was responsible for the introduction of Steamplicity, the unique micro-steam cooking system used for patient dining, as well as the successful roll out of the healthcare retail business.
Blake said: “I am really looking forward to leading the Compass healthcare business. The pandemic shone a spotlight on the integral role so many of our frontline colleagues play in supporting the NHS, private healthcare and senior living.
“Our teams work hand in hand with our clients and their resilience and professionalism has been critical in ensuring essential services have been provided over the past two years. My focus will remain on our people, clients and continuing to look at innovative solutions to deliver great food and services to the patients, residents and customers we serve.”