Jules M. Joins Compass Group UK & Ireland as Head of Learning & Development Delivery After 12 Years at CH&CO

Jules M. has joined Compass Group UK & Ireland as Head of Learning & Development Delivery, bringing more than two decades of experience across learning and development, talent development, training, hospitality operations, people leadership and frontline management. Hrtoday reported the appointment in November 2026.

Jules M.'s Path From CH&CO to Compass

Before taking the new role, Jules spent 12 years with CH&CO, most recently as Group Learning & Development Business Partner. Earlier positions at CH&CO included Learning & Development Business Partner, Regional Trainer and General Manager, a progression from operational leadership into enterprise learning and development.

Jules had previously worked with Compass Group UK & Ireland as a Catering Manager, gaining hands-on operational experience within the business. Her wider career includes General Manager roles with Punch Taverns, Paramount Restaurants and Mitchells & Butlers, where the report says she built experience in team leadership, customer service, hospitality operations and people development.

In the new role, Jules brings together operational and L&D experience to support capability building, learning delivery and people development across the organization. Compass Group UK & Ireland provides food, hospitality and support services across corporate, education, healthcare, sports, military and other institutional environments.

Compass Group UK & Ireland's Learning Delivery Mandate

The organization describes its workforce as central to its ability to deliver service experiences for clients and customers, with emphasis on people development, recognition, career growth and employee wellbeing. The Head of Learning & Development Delivery role supports capability building and people development across the organization, according to the report.

Compass Group UK & Ireland's Recent Expansion Moves

According to akta.pro company records, Compass Group UK & Ireland expanded its rollout of Cauli's reusable packaging system across its Restaurant Associates Group, Eurest, Chartwells and Healthcare operations in June 2026, following a proof of concept that had already removed over 383,000 single-use items. The same records show the expansion adds AI-powered reverse vending machines for automated returns and supports a 30% reduction in single-use foodservice packaging by 2035 under its Our Planet Promise.

Earlier Compass Group UK & Ireland Leadership Changes

In June 2026, Thegrocer reported that Robin Mills, CEO of Compass Group UK & Ireland, would retire that summer after 19 years, having doubled the business's size, with Charlie Brown, executive director of strategic partnerships, serving as interim CEO and a permanent successor to be confirmed. In July 2026, Insidermedia reported that Compass Group UK & Ireland had launched a new Cuisine Centre in Derby, set to produce over 70 million meals annually across public and private sectors when it opens in late 2026.