Thanesh Yogarajah is the Chief Financial Officer, Sodexo Canada.

Mr. Yogarajah has over two decades of experience in leading global financial operations and providing strategic insights across sectors such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Technology, and Consulting.

As a customer-centric finance leader, Thanesh has harmonized financial strategies with deep operational insights to unlock transformative business outcomes. His expertise lies in cultivating high-performing teams and nurturing robust stakeholder relationships, fostering a culture of alignment around strategic initiatives and ensuring the seamless execution of intricate projects. Thanesh’s leadership has been pivotal in navigating complex mergers and acquisitions and steering numerous successful value creation programs, facilitating enhanced enterprise value outcomes. Through his vision and strategic acumen, Thanesh not only drives financial success but also shapes a sustainable future for the organizations he serves.

Before joining Sodexo, Thanesh served as CFO at one of Canada’s largest private healthcare diagnostics companies, and as the Head of Finance at a major senior care provider with nearly 20,000 employees. Beyond his corporate experience, Thanesh is committed to supporting not-for-profit organizations, advocating for intellectual property and wellness causes. He serves as the CFO for a not-for-profit agency focused on advancing intellectual property awareness and protection. Additionally, he is passionate about serving on Boards aimed at improving human well-being through research and innovation. Thanesh holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA).

Thanesh’s customer-centric leadership will be instrumental in achieving Sodexo Canada’s long-term strategic objectives.

Sodexo Canada Leadership Team

Tanya Cerniuk

Marie-Agnes Mazas

Nancy Zuccarelli

Thanesh Yogarajah

Stephane Champagne

Steven Roch