Russell Blake

Russell Blake is a seasoned professional in the healthcare and catering sectors, currently serving as the Managing Director for Healthcare at Compass Group UK & Ireland since April 2022, after holding various roles including Business Director and Managing Director for Hospitals and Senior Living since September 2014. Prior to this, Russell was the Business Director for National Accounts at 14forty from January 2013 to August 2014, managing multi-site national accounts and service delivery. Russell's extensive experience also includes a tenure at Eurest Services FM from December 1999 to January 2013 as Account Director for National Grid, and earlier roles at Sodexo Prestige, where responsibilities ranged from General Catering Manager to various deputy roles at major venues. Russell's career is distinguished by recognition as a winner of the PFM Awards in 2010 for Corporate Partners in FM. Russell studied at the University of Gloucestershire from 1991 to 1993.