Sodexo S.A.

Sodexo S.A. is a French multinational corporation specializing in food services and facilities management. Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, the company's core mission is to improve the quality of life for its employees and those it serves, contributing to economic, social, and environmental development in the communities where it operates. Headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, Sodexo operates globally, serving millions of consumers daily.

The company's services encompass a wide range of offerings, including on-site food services, catering, and comprehensive facilities management such as technical services, building maintenance, cleaning, and energy management. Sodexo serves diverse market segments, including private corporations, government agencies, educational institutions (from schools to universities), healthcare facilities, assisted-living centers, military bases, prisons, and sports and leisure venues.

In early 2024, Sodexo completed the spin-off of its Benefits & Rewards Services activity into a new independent company named Pluxee, sharpening its focus on its core food and facilities management businesses. Thierry Delaporte was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, effective November 10, 2025, with Sophie Bellon remaining as non-executive Chairwoman. Delaporte has also taken direct leadership of the North American business to drive performance, following a period where the company lowered its 2025 growth guidance and experienced some contract losses and layoffs in the U.S. The company's strategic plan, "Lead the Way 2025," emphasizes North American expansion, technical services, and digital platforms, and it recently announced the acquisition of Grupo Mediterránea in Spain in July 2025 to strengthen its food services presence.