Compass Group is the market leader in providing contract catering and support services, with annual revenues in excess of £14.5bn and operations in 55 countries. With UK turnover of £1.8bn and over 50,000 employees, Compass Group is a dynamic and evolving business that offers significant opportunities to food and non-food suppliers.
This year’s Trade Briefing will be an opportunity for current or potential suppliers to hear from the UK and Ireland MD Ian Sarson and the new MD of Commercial Oliver Cock. Ian and Oliver will set out their perspectives on the business, the opportunities ahead and what this means for Compass Group’s suppliers. Plus, there will be a chance to meet the buyers and take part in several breakout groups over lunch.
The event is designed for food and non-food suppliers in the UK and Ireland who:
Currently supply Compass Group and/or the wider foodservice sector and are keen to explore the further opportunities for growth
Are yet to fully explore the foodservice channel as a route to growth and are keen to find out more about the Compass Group business
Hear directly from the UK and Ireland Group MD Ian Sarson as he shares his thoughts on the opportunities ahead for the business and what this means for suppliers.
Take part in this year’s new 'Meet the Buyers' session – giving a limited number of early bookers the chance to have an individual appointment with a member of the buying team.
Network with the Compass Group over lunch – meet key members of the buying team and visit meeting points set up for local and ethical sourcing and the new Compass initiative ‘The idea works!’
Hear from the new Managing Director for Commercial, Oliver Cock, on his plans for the coming year and how Compass Group plans to deliver value through genuine partnership.
Find out who are the Group’s best performing suppliers, in the 2011 Supplier Awards, helping you to understand what it takes to win with Compass
CONFERENCE BEGINS
08.00
Registration & Refreshments
Session 1: Compass Group in Context
09.00
Welcome & introduction
Oliver and Nick open the conference and outline the themes of the day.
Oliver Cock, Managing Director – Commercial, Compass Group UK & Ireland
Nick Everitt, Director of Retail Insight, IGD
09.05
The vision ahead
As Group MD of Compass Group UK & Ireland since April 2010, Ian shares his thoughts on the opportunities ahead for the business, what this means for its supplier partners and the aims and objectives for today’s conference.
Ian Sarson, Group Managing Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland
09.30
Commercial – The next phase
Oliver outlines his plans for the coming year; shaping the commercial function of Compass Group UK & Ireland to deliver increased value to the business, leveraging both UK and global buying, supply chain and marketing arrangements.
Oliver Cock, Managing Director – Commercial, Compass Group UK & Ireland
09.55
The market in context
Global commodity prices continue to creep upwards and the government’s austerity programme is beginning to take effect; this does not bode well for foodservice businesses but, on the positive side, economic recovery will offer opportunities for businesses that are agile and alert. James considers the outlook for UK foodservice, which promises to be interesting.
James Walton, Chief Economist, IGD
10.20
Refreshment break
Session 2: Growth Opportunities Ahead
11.00
Opportunities to grow
Oliver demonstrates the expectations Compass Group UK & Ireland has of its suppliers and how a more complete alignment of business objectives and a structured category management approach will deliver value through genuine partnership.
Oliver Cock, Managing Director – Commercial, Compass Group UK & Ireland
11.10
Growth with Compass FM
Steve Davies, Managing Director, Eurest Services – Facilities Management
11.30
Delivering our future
Allan and Gary outline Compass Group UK & Ireland’s arrangements for supply chain in 2012, the benefits to our environment, efficiency for the business and opportunities for its supply base.
Allan Eaton, Logistics Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland
Gary Dear, Business Support Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland
11.55
Driving for retail excellence
Compass Group UK & Ireland has transformed its convenience retail business in the last year and is now taking the message to the wider business establishing Compass Group UK & Ireland as a retail force in its own right.
Karl Atkins, Head of Retail Buying, Compass Group UK & Ireland
Adam O'Connor, Head of Central Marketing, Compass Group UK & Ireland
12.25
Introducing Lunch
Nick and Michael introduce today’s lunch menu, designed to give delegates an insight into Compass Group UK & Ireland’s focus on high quality, fresh and innovative ingredients. They will also update on 'The Source' recipe tool and the Health & Wellbeing programme which has been developed over the last 18 months. The Group has also recently signed up to the government’s Responsibility Deal, and Michael will update on progress to date, highlight the next steps and the role that its partners can take in helping it to achieve its aims.
Nick Vadis, Executive Chef, Compass Group UK & Ireland
Michael Hickman, Foodservice Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland
12.45
Networking lunch and meeting points
Delegates will be able to meet with the key members of the buying, marketing and supply chain teams over lunch.
Meeting points will be set up for the following initiatives, enabling delegates to meet the team and to get a deeper understanding of some of the key business initiatives currently underway:
Local and ethical sourcing How does your local produce or Fairtrade product fit into the Compass Group UK & Ireland portfolio? Meet with Jane Wakeling – Local Sourcing Buyer at Compass Group UK & Ireland and James Bennett from the Fair-trade Foundation.
The idea works! The idea works! is a new initiative from Compass Group UK & Ireland encouraging small and medium sized enterprises to submit their innovative foodservice, hospitality and FM solutions to the Compass team. Find out how you can submit your products and services for consideration.
Meet the buyers Meet the team.....
Session 3: The Supplier & Sector Perspective
14.00
Partnership to growth: The supplier perspective
Philip Jansen, Group Chief Executive, Brakes
14.25
Golden rules for success with Compass Group UK & Ireland
Sector MD’s focus on one key area required to win with Compass Group UK & Ireland. Each will also include examples from their own sector to illustrate how they are working with supplier partners to keep improving:
Restaurant Associates
Chartwells
Sports andLeisure
Andy Harris, Managing Director – Restaurant Associates, Compass Group UK & Ireland
Robin Mills, Managing Director – Chartwells, Compass Group UK & Ireland
Matthew Thompson, Managing Director – Sports, Leisure & Hospitality, Compass Group UK & Ireland
15.10
Panel Session
Your chance to put your questions to Ian, Oliver and several of the day’s speakers.
15.25
Supplier awards presentations
Oliver Cock, Managing Director – Commercial, Compass Group UK & Ireland
15.40
Wrap up and key messages
Ian closes the conference with his key messages from the day and his final thoughts for suppliers seeking to drive mutual growth with Compass Group UK & Ireland.
Ian Sarson, Group Managing Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland
15.45
Conference Close
Real and deep insight into Compass' thinking and their future strategies and aspirations. Great networking, great lunch as well.
The speeches were very good and gave a good insight into the different business sectors Compass work in.
I am new to the Compass business so found it a fantastic day of understanding their business - now and for the future - and opportunities to work with them.
All in all, a superbly organised event.
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- Full refund
15 - 30 days notice
- 50% refund
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- No refund/transfers
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£ 300
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€ 360
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Additional Information:
Prices displayed ex-VAT. Fee includes briefing papers (subject to availability) refreshments & sandwich lunch. Fee also includes delegate pack and electronic version of all slides. This session is promoted by IGD as agent for IGD Services Ltd. Cheques need to be made payable to 'IGD Services Ltd.' IGD reserves the right to alter any element of the programme, such as speakers, times and venue, should the need arise. This event is designed for current or potential suppliers to Compass Group.
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