Sophie Bellon
Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Sodexo Leadership Team
Effective December 1st, 2022, 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 the Group’s activities and geographic regions.
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Sophie Bellon has been Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors since 2016 and has also acted as Chief Executive Officer since March 1, 2022.
Sophie joined Sodexo’s finance team in 1994. In that capacity, she contributed to the successful integration of Gardner Merchant in the United Kingdom and Marriott Management Services in the United States, two strategic acquisitions that consolidated Sodexo’s international scope and contributed to twice doubling the Group’s revenues. Following these acquisitions, Sophie became Head of Operational Management Control in 2001 to improve and streamline financial performance monitoring of the various subsidiaries. She defined and implemented common performance indicators, which are still in force today. She was appointed Group Client Relations Director in 2005 and contributed to the significant increase in the client retention rate. This strong internal client culture is part of the Group’s fundamentals and plays a key role in Sodexo’s rapid growth; revenues increased by nearly 50% between 2005 and 2015. In 2008, Sophie became Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Services business unit for Sodexo France. In 2010, she also became Head of Facilities Management activities in France.
In 2013, Sophie took overall responsibility for Sodexo’s Research, Development and Innovation strategy. That same year, she was appointed Vice Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors, of which she has been a member since 1989.
A strong advocate for the service industry, Sophie is committed to ensuring that its social value and its impact at the local level are recognized. Deeply concerned with the human aspects of these professions, she also drives diversity and inclusion, both within the company and throughout the community, and in particular gender equality, which she sees as an essential lever for creativity, innovation and performance. In 2019, she chaired a task force on the employment of senior citizens, at the request of Edouard Philippe, then Prime Minister of France.
Sophie has been a member of the Board of Directors of L’Oréal since 2015, and of the AFEP (the French Association of Private Enterprises) since 2017, and of Catalyst since 2022.
Prior to joining Sodexo, Sophie spent ten years in the United States, working in, among others, M&A and the fashion industry. With this experience, she built a strong bond with and understanding of the American culture, which she still feels close to today. Sophie is a graduate of EDHEC Business School.
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Nathalie Bellon-Szabo
CEO Sodexo Live! Worldwide
Nathalie Bellon-Szabo is CEO Sodexo Live! Worldwide and has been a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2018.
Nathalie joined Sodexo in March 1996 as the Director of Sales for Sodexo Prestige in France and became the Head of the Sector in 1999. In Septembe 2003, she was appointed CEO of Sodexo Prestige and in January 2006 CEO of L’Affiche.
Subsequently, she took on the position of Managing Director of Sodexo Sports & Leisure France in September 2010.
Nathalie is also the President of the Board of Directors of Lenôtre (since May 2012).
In September 2015 she was appointed COO Sports & Leisure Worldwide. Within this segment she developed several prestigious and renowned venues and brands in the areas of sports, global events, Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events (MICE), tourism, cultural destinations and airline lounges in France, the US, the UK, Ireland and Spain:
- From Roland Garros, the Royal Ascot Racecourse, or the Rugby World Cup, to the Miami Dolphins Stadium, the San Diego or the Las Vegas Convention Centers, the MSI and the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and the Museo del Prado in Spain.
- From the restaurants of the Eiffel Tower, 3-star Michelin restaurant Le Pré Catelan, the Bateaux Parisiens to Bateaux London to La Seine musicale in Paris area and the Tour de France.
- Airline lounges activity including Delta in the US, Cathay Pacific in Asia, and Air France in Paris airports.
Nathalie has also been active in the development of the Sports & Leisure activity in Asia.
In 2017 she participated in the acquisition of Centerplate positioning Sodexo as a leading player in Sports & Leisure globally, more than doubling its footprint.
In July 2018, she was appointed CEO Sports & Leisure Worldwide.
In September 2021, Sodexo unveiled Sodexo Live!, its brand dedicated to hospitality, events, sports and leisure. Nathalie is the CEO Sodexo Live!
As a member of par SoTogether (an advisory board dedicated to promoting women’s advancement), Nathalie is involved with promoting gender-balance across the Company.
Nathalie began her career in 1987 in the commercial luxury dining business. From 1989, she held the role of Sales Manager at Scott Traiteur, and then became the Director of Sales for Pavillon Royal.
Nathalie is a graduate of the European Business School.
Nathalie is a French citizen. She speaks French and English.
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Johnpaul Dimech
President APMEA, Brazil & Latin America
Johnpaul Dimech is Sodexo’s President APMEA, Brazil & Latin America and has been a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2018.
Johnpaul is a seasoned and astute international CEO with over 20 years’ experience in the B2B and B2C markets.
As a “hands-on” leader, he has further driven Sodexo’s commitment to Safety, and Diversity & Inclusion; building gender diverse teams and successfully integrating people and cultures in local communities.
His pragmatic approach to driving results through organizational design, performance and contract management as well as operational excellence has allowed this recognized leader to deliver sustainable growth and margin improvement.
Johnpaul began his career at Sodexo in 1998 at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney. He has since worked his way through a series of global C-suite positions, including being the Country CEO of Australia, Singapore and India.
In 2015, in his previous role as CEO, Mining Worldwide within Sodexo’s global Energy & Resources segment, Johnpaul has been a leader of the unprecedented, collaborative tender process which enabled Sodexo to sign a ten-year integrated facilities management contract with a leading global mining client in Western Australia – the largest contract of its kind in Sodexo’s history.
Appointed as the Region Chair of the Asia Pacific region in 2017, Johnpaul has facilitated the development and growth of Sodexo across 12 countries with the Regional Leadership Committee and team of Country Presidents to develop new business interests and promote the Sodexo brand.
His appointment as CEO, Geographic Regions in 2019 has further ensured a robust governance framework with the regional and country leadership teams, enhancing strong collaboration across all 53 countries where Sodexo is present.
He is appointed President APMEA, Brazil & Latin America in November 2022 and now takes responsibility for the implementation of Sodexo’s strategic roadmap in this zone.
Johnpaul studied Management at Swinburne University in Melbourne and has continued in his pursuit of education and betterment through courses at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Sodexo Management Institute, the Centre of Creative Learning and the University of Chicago GSB.
Johnpaul is an Australian citizen and is based in Singapore. He speaks English.
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Sarosh Mistry
President North America
Sarosh Mistry is President North America and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2019.
Sarosh joined Sodexo in 2011 as CEO Homecare North America and was then appointed Chair for Sodexo Homecare Worldwide in 2015. He has accepted new roles with greater scope of responsibility throughout his time with the organization and has been leading all Sodexo North America activities since 2019.
Sarosh is an active board member of SodexoMagic, a joint venture founded in 2006 between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo. SodexoMagic promotes social progress in underserved communities and empowers people to eat healthy food.
He also is an active board member forSodexo, Inc.—the board that oversees Sodexo’s business in North America.
Prior to joining Sodexo, he held executive roles at Compass, Starbucks Coffee Company, Aramark and PepsiCo.
It is his personal priority to support organizations that provide professional resources and outlets to improve the lives of those who are struggling with mental illness or may not feel empowered to seek help and support. That is why he and his daughter co-founded a not-for-profit, Bundles of Care, which serves children who are in the foster care system and are likely dealing with the trauma of abuse, separation and emotional upheaval by providing them with a backpack filled with personal and useful items.
In addition, he sits on the board of directors of Active Global Caregiver, an organization providing senior care services in Asia, Pronep Life Services, providing skilled care services in Brazil, and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, a provider of free mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention in California.
Sarosh moved to the United States from Mumbai when he was just 17 years old. Having earned a scholarship to St. John University in Minnesota, he completed his BA in Business Administration, and his MBA at the University of California.
Sarosh is an American citizen. He speaks English and Hindi.
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Sunil Nayak
President Europe
Sunil Nayak is President Europe. He has been a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2019.
Sunil joined Sodexo in 2009. As the CEO of Sodexo India, he was responsible for the successful integration of RKHS into Sodexo as well as the subsequent acquisition of McLellan. From 2014 to 2015, he worked with the Sodexo Global Executive Committee to implement the transformation as the Chief Transformation Officer while continuing as the CEO for India.
In 2015, he was appointed CEO Corporate Services Segment for Asia Pacific then CEO Corporate Services Segment worldwide.
He is appointed President Europe in November 2022 and takes responsibility for the implementation of Sodexo’s strategic roadmap in this region.
From starting his own food start-up to CEO, his career has been an exciting ride spanning more than two decades. Sunil’s passion for food began when he opened a food cart on the streets of Mumbai in 1989, which he successfully grew into a Restaurant and Catering business. In 1995 he sold his business to Radhakrishna Hospitality Services (RKHS). Under Sunil’s leadership, the business grew to become the leading Food services company in India. In 2009, Sodexo acquired RKHS and Sunil joined the Group.
Taking this ethos beyond his professional work, Sunil founded Ra Foundation, an NGO that supports children’s education, a cause close to his heart. He is also a keen advocate of diversity and inclusion in all its aspects. As Executive Sponsor of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Sodexo, he is committed to providing direction and leadership to SoTogether – a global advisory board driving gender balance by advancing women at all levels of the organization. Moreover, he is a member of the Advisory Boards of Catalyst Europe and Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA).
Sunil is an Indian citizen. He speaks English and Hindi.
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Anna Notarianni
Group Chief Impact Officer
Anna Notarianni is Group Chief Impact Officer and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2018.
Anna Notarianni joined Sodexo’s subsidiary Sogeres in 1998 as Marketing and Development Director, a position she held until 2003, when she became Project Manager.
In 2006 she was appointed CEO of the Healthcare Segment in France and joined Sodexo France’s Executive Committee (2006-2008) before becoming CEO for Personal and Home Services.
In 2010, she was appointed CEO Benefits & Rewards Services, where she led the digitalization of our services. She was responsible for the management of meal vouchers, gift cards “Spirit of cadeau” and gift vouchers “Tir Groupé”.
In September 2015, Anna Notarianni became Region Chair for France and subsequently joined Sodexo’s Executive Committee in 2018.
In October 2022, Anna is appointed Group Chief Impact Officer. In this position, Anna’s mission is to ensure that Sodexo’s values are aligned in operations and that they represent a competitive advantage so that Sodexo is known, recognized and chosen for its leadership as a responsible and committed company.
Deeply committed to Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, Anna Notarianni is constantly encouraging her teams to embrace these initiatives which are proven contributors to enhanced business performance.
Since 2018, she has been a member of the Medef Executive Committee in Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux’s team and has become President of the Education Training Skills Commission. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of
France Compétences.She holds an Executive MBA from HEC, and 3rd cycle degree from ESC Paris. She is member of the APM (Association Progrès du Management).
Anna is a French citizen. She speaks French and English.
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Marc Plumart
Chief Growth & Commercial Officer
Marc Plumart is Chief Growth & Commercial Officer and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2017.
Marc joined Sodexo in 1992 and has held positions in a majority of Sodexo’s business segments. From 2003 to 2006, he was responsible for Sodexo’s Education business in France before heading up Healthcare in France from 2006 to 2014. Marc was appointed CEO of Sodexo in France in 2014, where he was responsible for all of Sodexo’s business lines, including 40,000 employees serving at more than 4,000 client sites. In 2016, he was named CEO of Seniors Worldwide, which serves the marketplace for seniors and people with disabilities around the world.
In 2017, Marc was appointed CEO of Healthcare Worldwide. Sodexo Healthcare delivers quality of life services that help patients recover in a safe and caring environment.
In 2021, Marc received the Transformative CEO Award for Leadership in Healthcare from The CEO Forum.
In November 2022, Marc was appointed Chief Growth & Commercial Officer. In this role, he leads Strategy, Marketing, Sales & Retention, and Supply Management. Marc ensures Sodexo has the right brands to deliver a better client and consumer experience to support the company’s profitable growth.
Marc holds a Master of Science in Agronomy from the Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture in France. He also holds a Master’s Degree in food science and consumer marketing from University College Dublin.
Marc is a French citizen. He speaks French, English and Spanish.
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Marc Rolland
Group Chief Financial Officer
Marc Rolland is Group Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2015.
Marc draws on more than 30 years of experience. At Sodexo, he held financial and general management positions in various departments, sectors and geographies, thanks to which positions he gained detailed insights into all Company businesses.
Marc joined Sodexo in 1997 as Finance Director for Africa, within the Energy and Resources activity. In 2000, he was promoted Finance Director of what was named at the time Universal Sodexo for Africa, Europe and Eurasia and then Finance Director for the Corporate Services activity in the UK in 2004.
Marc joined Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services as CFO in 2004 adding in 2007 the Finance supervision of Personal and Home Services and the South America On-site Services activities. He also became CFO Continental Europe for On-site Services in 2009.
In 2012, Marc was appointed President, Benefits and Rewards Services for Asia, and successfully developed emerging markets in Asia.
Marc started his professional career in 1990 at Bull, where he held several positions in Finance in India, South Africa and France. He later became a financial controller for Eastern Europe at General Electric Medical Systems.
Marc holds a post-graduate degree in Finance from the Dauphine University in Paris, France.
Marc is a French citizen. He speaks French and English.
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Alexandra Serizay
Chief Tech & Services Officer
Alexandra Serizay is Chief Tech & Services Officer and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2022.
Alexandra joined Sodexo in 2017 as Global Head of Strategy for the Corporate Services segment. In this position, she developed the Segment’s strategic roadmap, which significantly contributed to its resilience during the pandemic, and acted as interim Global Chief Financial Officer for the segment at the end of 2018 and CEO for the segment in Belgium in 2019.
In 2019, Alexandra became Chief of Staff to Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, working very closely with the company’s Growth Leadership team and all operational and functional leaders.
In March 2022, Alexandra is appointed as Group Chief Strategy Officer and leads the work on executing the strategy, accelerating the transformation, and defining Sodexo’s 2030 Ambition. She and her teams ensure the alignment of Strategy, Sales and Marketing, all supported by Digital, Data and Innovation.
In November 2022, Alexandra is appointed Chief Tech & Services Officer. Her mission is to support Sodexo’s transformation by managing strategic planning and contributing to the modernization of IT infrastructures and tools, the necessary foundation for the management of «digital & data factories» for business lines and countries. The Tech & Services division also has the mission to harmonize the management of Facilities Management and food services, including new food models. This enhanced coordination is based on the implementation of shared standards that aim at improving operational efficiency and at supporting revenue growth at local level.
Alexandra began her career in 1997 as an internal auditor with France Télécom Transpac, and then joined Deutsche Bank in London in 1999 as an associate in M&A.
In 2004, she joined Bain & Company in Paris where she worked first in the telecoms sector, then in the financial services on strategic reviews, operational excellence missions and transformation & turnaround, particularly at the time of the financial crisis.
In 2011, she joined HSBC France as Director of Strategy, member of the Executive Committee, then shortly after took responsibility for the Continental Europe Strategy. In 2013, she became Chief Operating Officer of the retail banking & wealth management business in France, overviewing digital transformation in particular. In 2016, she was appointed Deputy Executive Director of the entity in charge of market development & customer experience, offers and multichannel distribution, while still managing the digital transformation. She also held a mandate on the boards of HSBC REIM France (Real Estate Investment Managers), HSBC SFH France (HSBC covered pool) and HSBC Factoring France.
Alexandra is a non-executive Director and Chairwoman of the Audit Committee of Dexia as well as Board member of Cofiroute and AFS (Vinci Autoroute Group).
Alexandra is also an active member of the internal network SoTogether, Sodexo’s women’s network.
Alexandra is an ESSEC graduate.
Alexandra is a French citizen. She speaks French and English.
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Aurélien Sonet
CEO Benefits & Rewards Services
Aurélien Sonet has been CEO of Benefits & Rewards Services and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2017.
Aurélien joined Sodexo in 2000 and held various functional and operational roles within Sodexo’s Benefits & Rewards Services activity until 2010. Over this 10-year period, he first held responsibilities in Finance, then headed up Strategic Planning, Marketing and Communications for the activity, before becoming CEO of the French subsidiary.
In 2010, Aurélien took on the position of Global Executive Vice President for Strategy, Brand and Communications at Group level.
In 2013, he moved to Singapore to develop business with our International Strategic Accounts in Asia Pacific, and successfully deployed major contracts across the region.
In 2015, Aurélien was appointed Region Chair for Asia Pacific, making a key contribution to the development of Sodexo in the region.
He is appointed CEO of Benefits & Rewards Services in 2017 leading the transformation of the activity to a tech-enabled employee benefits and engagement platform.
Aurélien started his professional career as a financial auditor for Deloitte.
He is a graduate from the École Centrale de Lyon Engineering school.
Aurélien is a French citizen. He speaks French and English.
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Annick de Vanssay
Group Chief Human Resources Officer
Annick de Vanssay is Group Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2022.
She began her career in 1991 as a project manager at Dassault Electronics, before embarking on a 12 year journey with France Telecom-Orange. Between 1992 and 2002, Annick developed from auditor and project management roles, which gave her international experience, to HR unit manager and then Chief HR Officer at France Telecom Terminaux, the purchasing and group global supply chain division. During this period, her HR experience broadened to include legal, CSR and security, in a fast upscaling organization from 10 to 4,000 employees in four years.
In 2003, Annick was appointed Senior Vice President Group HR Strategy and at the same time Group HR Director global function at Groupe Orange achieving significant successes, which supported the growth of the business. For example, she aligned the worldwide HR organization for support functions, covering 45,000 employees across 30 countries; and conducted the first worldwide restructuring program, which saw her successfully negotiate a trade union agreement covering 48 subsidiaries.
In 2011, Annick established an executive advisory practice, when she joined Ylios, dedicated to supporting Comex members across a range of industries with large-scale change programs, strategic planning and driving value through the performance of employees.
Annick has a wealth of HR experience and expertise honed during her career, which has seen her take on HR leadership positions for a number of well-known brands, as well as being a senior advisor to C-suite executives for many companies listed in the CAC40 and SBF120.
She is a champion for effective change management, inclusive leadership and diversity and inclusion. Since 2010, she has also been the chairwoman of JUMP in France, a European NGO dedicated to promoting and empowering women; and in 2017, she founded BeeLab, a research group focused on future leadership competencies.
Annick holds an MBA in International Management from INSEEC School of Business & Economics, a certificate from INSEAD Advanced Management Program and in Strategic Foresight from Houston University.
Annick is a French citizen. She speaks French and English.
