Raj Pragasam , SVP/Human Resources

Raj Pragasam holds the position of Senior Vice President – Human Resources, for Compass Group North America, a $9 billion foodservice and hospitality organization headquartered in Charlotte, NC.  He provides strategic support to our healthcare, facilities management and Canteen Corrections services.

In his current role, Pragasam provides a consolidated and integrated management recruitment service through Resource Network (Recruitment Division of Compass Group).  He aids in career development for all management associates, and he also identifies and maintains relations with key staffing agencies while negotiating rates and contracts to ensure increased levels of service.

Pragasam joined Compass Group in 1979, and has held many senior positions throughout the company.  Prior to his position in the U.S., Pragasam served as a member of Compass Group’s UK management team while overseeing human resources for the Millennium Dome in London.  From 1990 to 1995, he also served as Vice President – Human Resources for Batemans, Inc/Chartwells Inc and Select Service Partners, divisions of Compass PLC. 

Pragasam received his master’s degree in human resource management from the London School of Business Management, and his Bachelor of Science degree from Brunnel University in Uxbridge, UK. 

In his role, he manages the Human Resource Service Center as well as gives employee relations advice.  He also provides support and policy administration to all management and hourly staff