Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company headquartered in the UK, is planning a major expansion of its India operations. The company, which currently employs around 40,000 people in India across food catering and facilities management functions, aims to increase its workforce by up to 75% over the next three years.
The move is aligned with Compass Group’s strategy to double its India revenue every three years, according to Vikas Chawla, Managing Director and CEO of Compass Group India. Globally, Compass employs over 580,000 people, with peers including Sodexo, Aramark, and Elior.
GCCs as Key Growth Drivers
Compass is increasingly focusing on Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which accounted for over half of its new clients last year. As multinationals expand in India to leverage talent in finance, technology, and R&D, GCCs are becoming a significant growth engine for Compass.
“GCCs will help us power ahead in a big way,” said Vikas Chawla.
Major clients include global giants like SAP and Google, reflecting the company’s growing influence in high-value corporate services.
India Business Performance
Compass Group’s India business ranks third globally by meals served, following the U.S. and the UK. In addition to catering, it serves clients in the manufacturing and education sectors. The company’s India operations contributed to 11% organic revenue growth globally last year, with overall revenue reaching $42.2 billion.
One of its India entities reported annual revenue of nearly Rs 1,500 crore ($172.3 million), marking a 34% increase year-on-year, according to Tofler data.
Strategic Outlook
With GCCs driving demand for corporate food and facilities management services, Compass Group is positioned to leverage India’s growing talent pool and rapidly expanding corporate ecosystem. The company’s India expansion will not only boost headcount but also enhance its ability to serve multinational clients with high-quality, scalable solutions.
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