Sophie Bellon

Sophie Bellon has been Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors since 2016 and has also been acting 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. Following these acquisitions, Sophie became Head of Operational Management Control in 2001 to improve and streamline financial performance monitoring of the various subsidiaries. She was appointed Group Client Relations Director in 2005 and contributed to the significant increase in the client retention rate. 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.