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Karl Atkins

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CEO - Compass Group UK&I - Education at Compass Group UK & Ireland
📍 United Kingdom

Karl Atkins is the CEO for Compass Groups UK & Ireland Education sector. An MBA graduate from the University of Bath, he previously served as CEO of Foodbuy Group and Commercial Director at Coca-Cola, giving him deep expertise in procurement, supply chain, and commercial leadership.

After successfully guiding Foodbuy through significant growth, including acquisitions, he was appointed to spearhead Compass Groups entire education division in 2024.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
CEO - Compass Group UK&I - Education
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Karl shows up

Value Driven
Assertive
Curious

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Karl cares about

Foodservice in Education
As the CEO of Compass Group's UK & Ireland Education sector, this is his primary professional focus, overseeing services for schools and universities.
Strategic Procurement
In his prior role as CEO of Foodbuy, he frequently discussed navigating procurement challenges and driving value for clients through smart sourcing and supply chain management.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
CEO - Compass Group UK&I - Education
Compass Group UK & Ireland
3-2024 - 10-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Foodbuy Group
3-2022 - 5-2025
Managing Director, Foodbuy
Foodbuy Group
5-2019 - 6-2022
Chief Operating Officer (Compass Group - Foodbuy)
Foodbuy Group
11-2016 - 5-2019
Commercial Director
Coca-Cola European Partners
In the press

Media appearances

Q&A with You Matter Executive Sponsor – Karl Atkins, Chief Executive Officer of Foodbuy Group. Featured in Compass Group UK & Ireland (Case Study)
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Education
2015 - 2019
Executive Master Business Administration (MBA) - Distinction
University of Bath
2003 - 2007
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University of Bath
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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