Media Contact<\/p>\n
Compass Group Canada Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:<\/p>\n
Joylin Pinto \u2013 Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
media.relations@compass-canada.com<\/a><\/p>\n
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Group Canada, a leader in foodservice, hospitality, and support services, today announced that Ga\u00e9tan de L\u2019Hermite has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Compass Group Canada & ESS North America, succeeding Saajid Khan, who will step into a new role as Chief Executive Officer of Bon App\u00e9tit Management Company (\u201cBon App\u00e9tit\u201d) within Compass Group North America.<\/p>\n
Khan will remain actively involved throughout the planned transition period over the summer, working closely with de L\u2019Hermite and the Compass Canada leadership team to ensure continuity for clients, partners, and employees. De L\u2019Hermite will formally assume the role in the fall, at which time Khan will begin his new role as CEO of Bon App\u00e9tit.<\/p>\n
\u201cCompass Group Canada & ESS North America is an exceptional business with talented people, trusted client partnerships, and significant momentum,\u201d said Saajid Khan. \u201cTogether, we have built an award-winning culture, grown to more than $2 billion in revenue, and established leading positions across many of the sectors we serve. I am incredibly proud of what our teams have accomplished, and I have complete confidence in Ga\u00e9tan\u2019s leadership as the business enters its next phase of growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
De L\u2019Hermite is a seasoned Compass Group executive with more than 22 years of international experience, most recently overseeing the Asia Pacific (\u201cAPAC\u201d) portfolio \u2014 including Australia \u2014 as CEO of Compass Group APAC. He has previously served as CEO of Compass Group France and Managing Director of Compass Group Ireland, along with other senior leadership roles across Compass Group.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving worked with Ga\u00e9tan in the past, I know firsthand the kind of leader he is,\u201d continued Khan. \u201cHe brings deep operational expertise, strong values, and a genuine commitment to our people and clients. With his decades-long Compass experience and track record of driving quality and growth, I am confident this will be a seamless transition and that Ga\u00e9tan is the right person to lead Compass Canada through its next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n
Under Khan\u2019s leadership, Compass Group Canada & ESS North America has strengthened its position as a market leader, expanded its client partnerships, and continued to advance a culture rooted in people, service, innovation, and operational excellence. Today, the business serves clients across diverse sectors nationwide and enters this transition from a position of strength, with an experienced leadership team and a solid foundation for future growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am honoured to be joining Compass Group Canada & ESS North America at such an exciting time for the business,\u201d said Ga\u00e9tan de L\u2019Hermite. \u201cSaajid and the team have built a strong business known for quality, backed by a clear strategy, and positioned for tremendous opportunity ahead. My focus will be on building on the strong foundation already in place while continuing to deliver exceptional service and experiences for our clients. I look forward to working closely with our teams, clients, and partners across Canada and North America.\u201d<\/p>\n
About Compass Group Canada<\/p>\n
Compass Group Canada is the leading provider of foodservice and support services in Canada, with over 30,000 associates across more than 10,000 locations nationwide. Their expertise spans diverse sectors and specialties, including sports venues, dining rooms, schools, hospitals, oil rigs, remote camps, vending services and facilities management. Compass Group Canada is on a mission to be the country\u2019s most innovative foodservice provider, aiming to redefine the industry through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking approaches that positively impact people, performance and purpose. Compass Group Canada is committed to using their size and scale for good and has established a Planet Promise commitment of Net Zero GHG by 2050. Through tailored hospitality solutions and dedication to excellence, Compass Group Canada is shaping the future of foodservice and support services in Canada.<\/p>\n
Compass Group Canada has been recognized as one of Canada\u2019s Most Admired\u2122 Corporate Cultures in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 \u2013 an award recognizing best-in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that help enhance performance and competitive advantage, as well as a Great Place to Work\u00ae from 2019 to 2025, as a Best Workplaces\u2122 in Canada in 2022 and 2024 to 2026, Best Workplaces\u2122 with Most Trusted Executives from 2024 to 2026, Best Workplaces\u2122 for Women in 2026, Best Workplaces\u2122 in Retail and Hospitality in 2025, and as a GTA Top Employer in 2024, 2023 and 2021. In 2026, Compass was recognized as one of Canada\u2019s Greenest Employers by Canada\u2019s Top 100 Employers. To learn more, visit LinkedIn.<\/a><\/p>\n Media Contact<\/p>\n Compass Group Canada Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:<\/p>\n
Joylin Pinto \u2013 Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
media.relations@compass-canada.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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