About Sodexo Group

Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play

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Since our first day, at Sodexo we have had one point of view about the universe of our business. This point of view guides what we stand for and what we do. Our values and ethical principles make us who we are. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.

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History

How did a small start-up based in Marseille become a world leader in services? Here’s how we grew our ambition and our activities, while always focusing on our original values and vision.

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Awards

We focus on creating and implementing the best practices for supporting individuals, the communities or the planet. Our achievements regarding sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion are being recognised and we are glad to share some of our most recent awards.

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Global Leadership

The Sodexo Leadership Team implements the strategic orientations established by the Board of Directors and oversees Sodexo's operations worldwide. This team, chaired by Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, is made up of 11 people. It combines cross-functional expertise and skills representative of all of the Group's activities and geographic areas.

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Strategy

Our purpose, mission, values and ethics all contribute to how we work closely with our stakeholders in our role as a service provider, employer and corporate citizen.

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How it all began: a local catering business

In 1966, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations for Sodexo by creating a company specializing in providing food services to institutions, businesses, schools and hospitals. The name of the company was then Sodexho, an acronym for “SOciété D'EXploitation HÔtelière”.

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