Patrick joined SSP in March 2022 as Group CEO.

Patrick is a strong and strategic leader with extensive industry knowledge having spent 14 years as CEO at Greencore Group plc, a leading convenience food producer, as well as holding non-executive positions at various F&B companies. Through his executive career, Patrick has demonstrated a strong track record of delivering growth whilst embedding sustainability.

Patrick’s strong focus on colleagues, customers and culture alongside his proven ability to quickly develop strong relationships make him well placed to lead SSP to future success.

Jonathan has been the Group Chief Financial Officer of SSP since its formation within Compass Group in 2004.

He was appointed Deputy CEO in 2021: Jonathan brings extensive financial, strategic and commercial experience with over 29 years working within retail and FMCG companies. Jonathan’s tenure within the Group gives him a deep knowledge of the business, which along with his capital markets experience, enables him to provide clear financial, operational and strategic oversight to the Company as it looks to implement its strategy.

Mark is the Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer and CEO of India and EEME.

In this central role, Mark leads the evaluation of new markets, corporate development activities and drives strategy development. Mark joined SSP in February 2012 as CEO UK & Ireland, moving to Group CCO in 2014, CEO Asia Pacific in 2019 and then his current role in 2022.

Miles is responsible for the Group Finance function, overseeing the Group’s financial reporting, planning and analysis and investment appraisal

He joined SSP in 2006 and has gained extensive experience of the business through his roles in Group Finance and as CFO of the UK division.

Kari is CEO, UK & Ireland. 

She joined SSP and the Group Executive Committee in January 2023.

Jeremy is CEO of Continental Europe, covering the Nordics, Frabel, DACH and Spain.

He joined SSP in July 2019 as CEO of the Nordics region, taking on responsibility for Frabel, DACH and Spain in July 2021.

Sarah is the Corporate Affairs Director, with overall responsibility for Communications, Sustainability and Investor Relations.

Sarah joined the business in 2015 as Director of Investor Relations and joined the Group Executive Committee in 2021. Sarah is the executive sponsor of our Global Women’s Leadership Network.

Angela is the Chief Customer Officer.

She joined SSP in 2013 as UK Commercial Director, before moving to Group Commercial Development Director with responsibility for rolling-out best practice initiatives across the business. Angela rejoined the UK team as UK and Group Commercial and Marketing Director before taking up her current role in 2021. Angela is the executive sponsor of our Menopause Network.

Ann-Marie is the Chief People Officer.

She joined SSP in February 2024. Prior to SSP, she spent nearly six years at The Gym Group plc, most recently as Chief Operations Officer, where she was overseeing the entire gym estate as well as the People function. She joined The Gym Group in 2018, initially in the role of Director of People and Development and later as Chief People Officer, responsible for setting up the company’s people function, which included designing and delivering strategies for talent, L&D, performance, inclusion and reward. Ann-marie was also an Executive Director and part of the PLC Board.

Jonathan is CEO of Asia Pacific.

He joined SSP in April 2016 as Group Business Development Director. He moved to Hong Kong in March 2019 as Chief Development Officer, Asia Pacific before taking up his current role in February 2022.

Fiona is the General Counsel and Company Secretary.

She leads the legal, company secretarial and compliance function. She joined SSP in 2011 and has been in her current role since February 2023. Fiona is an experienced solicitor and governance leader with more than 20 years’ international experience advising both listed and private companies across a broad range of sectors. She has significant experience in strategic M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance.

Mark is the Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

He joined SSP Group in February 2018 as Group CIO. He is responsible for the Group’s digital strategy and implementation of digital and technology solutions. Mark is the executive sponsor of our Women in Tech initiative.

Michael is CEO of SSP America (covering the USA, Canada and South America).

With 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and having joined SSP in 2014, Michael leads a talented team driven by a passion for bringing cool, authentic restaurants

Sukh is the Chief Procurement Officer.

In 2004, he was appointed Group Commercial Director, responsible for purchasing, supply chain and leading Group-wide commercial negotiations. Sukh was appointed Chief Procurement Officer in 2022 and is also the co-chair of our Group Inclusion Council and chair of the SSP Foundation.