Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseille, France, Sodexo is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and employee benefits. The company’s mission is to improve the quality of life of its clients and consumers, while contributing to the economic, social, and environmental development of the communities where it operates. Sodexo serves diverse sectors including schools, healthcare, and government agencies worldwide, offering services like catering, facility management, and service vouchers.
Notable figures include founder Pierre Bellon and current Chairwoman and CEO Sophie Bellon. Sodexo is publicly traded on Euronext under the ticker SW and is a component of the CAC Next 20. The company achieved a revenue of €17.43 billion in 2021 and has been recognized for its high standards in data privacy compliance with the approval of its Binding Corporate Rules. Sodexo’s impact extends globally, supporting communities through its supply chain and celebrating initiatives like Corporate Pride in the United States for over 20 years.