Sophie Bellon appointed CEO of Sodexo

Sodexo has named Sophie Bellon chief executive of the foodservice management company, effective March 1.

Bellon has served as the company’s interim CEO since Oct. 1, 2021, and is also chairwoman of the board.

“I will continue to rely on the skills and diversity of the members of the Board, as well as the commitment and expertise of the Executive Committee and our teams to accelerate Sodexo's transformation and strengthen its competitiveness," Bellon said in a statement. "The principles that will guide my actions will be loyalty to Sodexo's values, entrepreneurial spirit, as well as efficiency and speed of execution.”

Bellon has been with Sodexo since 1994.