Compass Group has released a statement following the tragic passing of Richard Cousins, along with his two sons, aged 23 and 25, his fiancée and her 11-year-old daughter, and the pilot.
'It is with deep sadness that we can confirm that our Group Chief Executive, Richard Cousins and four members of his close family have died in a plane accident in Australia on 31 December 2017.'
Paul Walsh, Compass Group Chairman, said, “We are deeply shocked and saddened by this terrible news. The thoughts of everyone at Compass are with Richard’s family and friends, and we extend our deepest sympathies to them.
“It has been a great privilege to know Richard personally and to work with him for the last few years. Richard was known and respected for his great humanity and a no-nonsense style that transformed Compass into one of Britain’s leading companies.”
Richard Cousins retirement was planned for 31 March 2018. As a result of his sad death in a plane accident on 31 December 2017, Dominic Blakemore’s appointment as Chief Executive will be advanced from 1 April 2018 to 1 January 2018.
