New managing director in at Compass

Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Fiacra Nagle as the new managing director for Compass Group Ireland.

Starting this month, Nagle has a wealth of commercial and catering experience, having held a number high level positions.

Before joining Compass, until 2008 he was chief executive of O’Briens Sandwich Bars before becoming commercial director of ODC Group.

Prior to this, Nagle spent 15 years in international banking and project finance, latterly as head of telecom finance for KBC Bank.

Nagle replaces Gaétan de L’Hermite who is continuing his career in Compass, taking up a new role as director of strategic development for the group’s emerging markets in Asia.

Ian Sarson, group md for Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: “I am delighted to welcome Fiacra to the business. He comes to us with a deep understanding of the Irish economy and the industry and I feel sure that under his leadership our business will continue to grow through providing great service to our clients.”

Fiacra Nagle, managing director at Compass Group Ireland, said, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to take up this leadership position within Compass. We’ve got a strong and well established team in Ireland and I’m really looking forward to immersing myself in the business and maximising the opportunities available to develop the business further.”

Fiacra Nagle has been a board member of the Irish Franchise Association and an active member of Retail Excellence Ireland.

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