New HR Director Hilary Goldby to boost Compass B&I division’s people strategy

Hilary Goldby has been appointed HR Director at Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Business & Industry sector, with a remit to drive the company’s commitment to put its people first and to support continued growth.

With 19 years of experience in the HR arena across multiple sectors, from Tesco to GEOAmey and Dixons Carphone, Hilary is renowned for a commercial approach that focuses on talent and development, inclusivity programmes and employee engagement.

Compass’ Business & Industry division includes contract caterers Eurest and Dine together with integrated FM provider 14forty, led by CEO Morag Freathy.

Hilary will report into Morag and Laraine Kemp, People Director at Compass Group UK & Ireland, to ensure cohesion with wider Compass Group UK & Ireland strategy.

Morag Freathy said: “This is an exciting appointment at an important time for the business and underlines our determination to put people at the heart of everything we do.

“We have ambitious plans and Hilary’s experience and strategic acumen are going to be crucial in helping achieve our goals.”

Hilary will input into the company’s five-year strategy and has already begun analysing how the people agenda can sit at the heart of delivering excellence. As part of its Social Promise, Compass Group UK & Ireland has committed to supporting one million people from both inside and outside the organisation by 2030 through its Mission to a Million campaign. The company is working to enhance people’s opportunities and change lives through job creation, education, training, community and charitable engagement. 

Hilary said: “I’ve spent time in a lot of businesses of different types across retail, contracting, supply chain and distribution, which has given me a broad view of people strategies.

“I wanted to come to a business that was both people-centric and ambitious, and I’ve found that in Compass B&I.

“My role is to nurture and motivate our teams, which will in turn ensure we have the best people with the skills to deliver for the business. It’s an exciting remit.”

For more information, please visit: www.compass-group.co.uk. 

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Editors notes

Part of the Compass Group global network, Eurest is the leading provider of foodservices in the UK, serving more than three million customers per day. It has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry for 50 years.

Seasonal menus and fresh British ingredients are key to Eurest’s offering, taking a new approach to workplace catering that supports workers across the UK to live happier, more productive lives.

Eurest places an emphasis on wellbeing, engagement, and productivity, priding itself on creating contemporary foodservice solutions, from the tearoom to the board room and everything in between.

A creative focus on responsibility, for instance by supporting local food supply chains, minimising food waste, or giving back to communities through charities, sets Eurest apart.

Employers can expect Eurest to bring exceptional culinary creativity and flair, as well as style and hospitality to inhouse restaurants, cafés and executive dining rooms operating across business and industry.