An independent Board of Directors
The Sodexo Board of Directors guarantees a long-term vision and has 12 directors who bring their recognized expertise and experience in key areas to the Group: market share strategy, international development, social and environmental responsibility.
The Board pays special attention to the selection of its members. Directors are chosen for their ability to act in the interest of all shareholders and for their expertise, experience and understanding of the strategic challenges in markets where the Group operates. The composition of the Board of Directors is intended to adhere closely to the principles of diversity and to reflect the geographic mix of business insofar as possible, to provide a range of technical skills, and to include individuals with in-depth knowledge of Sodexo’s activities.
To make decisions, the Board of Directors relies on the work of its three Committees, responsible for formulating recommendations. Each Committee is chaired by an Independent Director.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As of August 31, 2023
FAMILY DIRECTORS
Sophie Bellon
Chairwoman and CEO
Nationality: French
François-Xavier Bellon
Chairman of the Management Board of Bellon SA
Nationality: French
Audit Committee member
Nominating Committee member
Nathalie Bellon‑Szabo
Chief Executive Officer, Sodexo Live! Worldwide
Nationality: French
Nominating Committee member
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Luc Messier
Lead Independent Director, President of Reus Technologies LLC
Nationality: Canadian-american
Audit Committee member
Nominating Committee member
Françoise Brougher
Independent Director
Nationality: French-american
Compensation Committee member
Nominating Committee member
Jean-Baptiste Chasseloup de Chatillon
Chief Financial Officer, Sanofi
Nationality: French
Audit Committee member
Federico J. González Tejera
Chairman and CEO
Nationality: Spanish
Louvre Hotels Group and Executive Vice Chairman, Radisson Hotel Group
Compensation Committee member
Véronique Laury
Independent Director
Nationality: French
Audit Committee member
Cécile Tandeau de Marsac
Independent Director
Nationality: French
Compensation Committee member
Nominating Committee member
EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES
Philippe Besson
Head of Projects and Sponsorship, Sodexo France
Nationality: French
Compensation Committee member
Cathy Martin
Regional Manager, Sodexo Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Audit Committee member
NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Patrice de Talhouët
Managing Director, Bellon SA
Nationality: French
Gilles PélissonPresident of Lyfe Institut and Unifrance
During the Shareholders Meeting of December 15, 2023, the renewals of Sophie Bellon, Nathalie Bellon-Szabo, and Federico J. González Tejera will be proposed to the shareholder vote, as well as the appointment of Gilles Pélisson.
For more information on Sodexo’s governance, see chapter 7 of the Universal Registration Document