Fiscal 2020 Universal Registration Document

5. Corporate governance

COMPETENCIES MATRIX

The diagram below shows the number of directors who have the competencies considered to be important for the Board:


Executive management of international companies

FINANCE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETAL COMMITMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES

INNOVATION – DIGITAL

MARKETING AND SALES

STRATEGY – MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF THE SERVICE SECTOR
TOTALTOTAL

Executive management of international companies

8
TOTAL

FINANCE

10
TOTAL

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETAL COMMITMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES

6
TOTAL

INNOVATION – DIGITAL

7
TOTAL

MARKETING AND SALES

7
TOTAL

STRATEGY – MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

8
TOTAL

KNOWLEDGE OF THE SERVICE SECTOR

7


Executive management of international companies 
Experience as a Chief Executive Officer, Executive Committee member or other executive management position in a large international company or a group with a global operating presence.

Finance
Extensive experience in business finance and financial reporting processes, risk management, accounting, cash management, tax, mergers and acquisitions, and the financial markets.

Sustainable development, Societal Commitment and Human Resources
Experience in managing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, as well as human resources management.

Innovation – Digital
Expertise or recent experience in developing and implementing technological and/or digital strategies; experience in companies with a strong technological and/or digital focus.

Marketing and Sales
Experience in marketing, sales, distribution, and BtoC brand management.

Strategy – Mergers and Acquisitions
experience in defining strategies and managing strategic issues; experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Knowledge of the service sector
Experience in the services industry, knowledge of the Group’s business areas and competitive environment.

COMPETENCIES

The Board of Directors takes particular care in 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 the business (insofar as possible), to provide a range of technical skills, and to include individuals with in-depth knowledge of Sodexo’s activities.