Sodexo Canada Announces Appointment of Thanesh Yogarajah as New CFO 

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Sodexo Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Thanesh Yogarajah as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With 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, Thanesh’s expertise will be pivotal in driving Sodexo’s growth. 

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“I am thrilled to welcome Thanesh to our team. His proven track record and strategic vision make him the perfect fit for Sodexo as we continue to grow and innovate.” Johanne R. Bélanger - CEO Sodexo Canada

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 Dynacare, one of Canada’s largest private healthcare diagnostics companies, and as SVP of Finance at Revera Canada, 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 currently serves as CFO of Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), a not-for-profit agency focused on advancing intellectual property awareness and protection. Additionally, he is a founding Board Director for the Brightshores Research Institute, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving human well-being in non-urban communities 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 leadership will be instrumental in achieving Sodexo Canada’s strategic objectives.

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“I am excited to join Sodexo Canada as CFO and look forward to driving financial excellence while supporting the company’s mission to deliver quality of life services across the country. Together, we will continue to evolve and achieve sustainable growth for the future.”Thanesh Yogarajah - CFO Sodexo Canada

Sodexo Canada warmly welcomes Thanesh Yogarajah to the team and wishes him success in this exciting journey of positive change and improvement!