MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Group Canada introduced at the moment the launch of an innovation division, of their pursuit to turning into the business’s most progressive meals and assist service firm. With the launch of this division, Compass Group Canada is doubling down on their dedication to remain forward of business traits by investing in state-of-the-art expertise, new culinary ideas, sustainability and frictionless experiences.
Today’s announcement builds on Compass Group Canada’s innovation first method together with the launch of their tech-division, Compass Digital Labs (CDL), established in 2016. While expertise will little doubt be a continued precedence for the innovation group, their scope can be broader, concentrate on interested by the shopper of the long run, and plan for his or her expertise in meals and hospitality.
“Innovation isn’t just a buzz word at Compass Group Canada, it is truly interwoven in our DNA. By devoting a division to innovation, we are investing in future-proofing the industry for our guests and clients,” mentioned Heather Wilkie, vice chairman, innovation. “We hope to tap into the real needs of our customers and finding those true value-add and exciting experiences that offer something new. We don’t want to be different just for the sake of it – we want to respond to real inefficiencies, real needs, and real wants,” she mentioned.
The innovation group, led by led by Chief Innovation Officer, Michael Hachey, and newly appointed Vice President of Innovation, Heather Wilkie, consists of subject material specialists throughout a number of fields, from person expertise design, AI consulting, expertise transformation, go-to-market, client analysis and sustainability. The group is already transferring ahead with over 30 potential new improvements to check run over the subsequent few years. Their intention is to proceed partnering with new start-ups and entrepreneurs who want to leverage Compass Group Canada’s scale as a spot to pilot their choices and assist elevate the shopper expertise.
“Innovation is, at its core, a trial-and-error process. My team knows that’s it’s okay to fail – in fact, it’s a requirement if we want to truly be change-makers in this industry. This team is casting a wide net, looking at several potential game-changers across multiple fields, and trying them out,” mentioned Michael Hachey, chief innovation officer. “We aren’t afraid to test and try lots of concepts – knowing not everything will stick. The reward is in the challenge and finding those key pieces that truly elevate our guest experience.”
About Compass Group Canada
Compass Group Canada is Canada’s main foodservice and assist providers supplier with over 20,000 associates working in additional than 2,200 areas all through the nation. The firm focuses on offering foodservices and assist providers, together with services administration and merchandising providers. Compass Group Canada works throughout core sectors together with main sports activities and leisure venues, government eating rooms and cafes, faculties, universities, seniors’ residences, and hospitals in addition to distant camps and offshore oil rigs.
Compass Group Canada has been acknowledged as one in all Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures in 2021, an award recognizing best-in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that assist improve efficiency and aggressive benefit, in addition to a Great Place to Work® in 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, as a Best Workplaces™ in Canada in 2022, Best Workplaces™ in Retail and Hospitality in 2021 and 2020 and as a GTA Top Employer in 2021. To be taught extra, go to www.compass-canada.com, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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