With decades of industry experience, our Executive Team steer our business.
And in a company that serves so many different markets, we’re fortunate that our Executive Team bring vast experience spanning a broad spectrum of sectors including retail, hospitality, finance, telecommunications, sports and leisure, professional services and even as owners of their own businesses. It’s the sort of experience that not only gives them a broader standpoint on the world of business, but a strong customer-led perspective so that we can best serve our clients.
Our Executive Team’s diverse backgrounds ensure we continually endeavour to deliver disruptive and creative solutions to the world of catering.
At the heart of our organisation lies an Executive Team based in Dublin and Belfast, which has been charged with leading the business and bringing its diverse sectors and vibrant people together to help Ireland grow.
Audrey joined the Compass family in 2015, as Business Director for Ireland, before swiftly becoming MD for our Ireland business.
Margaret joined Compass Group some 30 years ago, and has worked in nearly every aspect of our company – in the culinary field, as an Area Manager, Operations Director for Northern Ireland (a role she held for 10 years) – and now since January 2016, Business Director for the entire Irish Business.
Our priority is sourcing sustainably – working in harmony with the earth to provide our clients with the best produce possible. Justin is an experienced supply chain, sourcing and general management leader. He has extensive experience of best practice, project management and leadership working with manufactures and retailers in the UK and Middle East in senior purchasing and supply chain roles.
Tony Dignam is our Director of Finance at Compass Group Ireland. He is a qualified accountant with over 25 years’ experience in finance and general management roles. Tony qualified as an accountant whilst working for PWC before progressing on to become the Financial Director of several companies (not at the same time!) including MTI Technology, Compaq Technical Support Centres (TCSC), Zomax, and The FAI. Subsequently, Tony also held the role of Managing Director for MTI Technology, Compaq TCSC, Zomax and IFM Consultants.
Deirdre is responsible for creating exciting retail offers and communications that drive sales and growth across our business and for our clients. She ensures that all marketing, print and online is relevant, exciting and jumps out to our customers. She regularly updates the culinary team on any new insights or trends across our business that can be showcased across the estate. In her role, she works closely with the culinary and nutrition teams to create tailored offers that are relevant, innovative, delivers real value and have a sparkle of panache!
Ryan is the driving force on food quality, menu innovation and chef team development at Compass Group Ireland. He is the spice of life and brings excitement and best practice to the whole estate. Ryan is a culinary expert with a prestigious career that includes training in France and extensive Michelin Star experience. He is also a member of the Craft Guild of Chefs. He has further background within our industry having previously held a Company Development Chef role with Catermasters as well as an exciting Head Chef role with Williams Formula 1.
Ciara is a catering management graduate with a strong background in sales and retail catering. She has 30 years’ experience in the hospitality and food service industry, 20 years’ of which have been with Compass Group with roles ranging from retail General Manager to Operations Manager and Sales Director for our Northern Ireland business. Today she is our Strategic Partnership Director.
Responsible for the People Strategy in Ireland, Correna is a hospitality management graduate and a long serving member of the local Compass Group UK & Ireland team.. Her role is to drive forward all people related initiatives that support the Ireland Business Strategy including our growth plans. The role covers the whole range of HR activities including talent attraction, development and retention, learning & development and engagement.