Chris Ivens-Brown

Chris Ivens-Brown, known affectionately by all as ‘CIB,’ is the Chief Culinary Officer for Compass Group North America and Eurest.

His culinary career began at just sixteen years old in London, where he trained at the prestigious Academie de Culinaire de France and under the renowned Roux Brothers in many Michelin-starred restaurants before moving to the United States. Following years of dedication to his craft, Chris is the first-ever culinary leader on Compass Group’s North American Officers Board, representing more than 50,000 chefs nationwide.

Chris leads the North American Culinary Council, which aims to align and empower culinary leaders to deliver scalable solutions around people, purchasing, and sustainability. He also plays a key role in Compass Group’s Global Culinary Forum.

Chris has been a passionate advocate for sustainability and diversity for three decades at Compass Group. He was instrumental in developing Compass Group’s purchasing practices and a key leader in the important partnership between culinary, operations and Foodbuy. His dedication to promoting sustainable solutions and championing diverse suppliers has helped shape Compass Group’s mission to create a more inclusive and sustainable future.

For more than 30 years, Chris Ivens-Brown has championed memorable and sustainable food experiences while advocating for the development and elevation of chefs worldwide.