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Sodexo Live! Announces New CEO for North America
January 11, 2023
Sodexo’s hospitality segment, Sodexo Live!, has named Belinda Oakley CEO of the division’s North America operations.
Oakley joins Sodexo Live! from Chartwells K12, a division of the Compass Group, where she served as CEO. She has also held leadership positions with such companies as Famous Brands International, Brumby’s Bakeries, and Benugo. Oakley replaces outgoing Sodexo Live! CEO Steve Pangburn who will stay on in an advisory position to assist with the transition through the end of March.
“As we double down on pursuing our ambitious growth goals, we’re thrilled to welcome Belinda to the team,” said Nathalie Bellon-Szabo, Sodexo Live! global CEO. “She has an outstanding track record in commercial and business development—with Belinda’s leadership and capabilities, the talents, and engagement of the North America team and the strong positive momentum of our business, I am confident we will be successful in accelerating our growth in North America.”
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Founded in 1966, Sodexo is a global provider of integrated food and facilities management services with more than 380,000 employees in 80 countries. For more information, visit www.sodexo.com.
