Executive Committee members
Michel Landel
Chief Executive Officer, Sodexo
President, Executive Committee
President, Sodexo STOP Hunger Association
Michel Landel is an international leader who has traveled the world. Appointed CEO of Sodexo in September 2005, his 25 year career with Sodexo began in 1984 when he accepted the position of Chief Operating Manager of Eastern and North Africa.
By 1986 he had been promoted to President of the Group's entire operations of Remote Sites in Africa. In 1989 he took charge of the Group's North American operations where he lived in the United States for over 18 years. Under his leadership, Sodexo became a premier provider of Food and Facilities Management Services in North America, which currently generates 38% of the Group's consolidated revenues and employs more than 120,000 people.
In 1996 Michel initiated the STOP Hunger Sodexo Foundation where he remains the President today. With over 298 major initiatives active in 25 countries throughout the world, STOP Hunger is a growing force that continues to help children and families battle malnutrition.
In 1999, Michel was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo Inc North America. In 2000 he was appointed Vice President of the Sodexo Executive Committee. He was named Chief Operating Officer in 2003 where he went on to become Chief Executive Officer in 2005. In January 2009, Michel was appointed to the Sodexo Board of Directors.
Throughout his career, Michel has been the honored recipient of many prestigious awards. Recognized as a champion of diversity, he received the CEO Leadership Award for Diversity Best Practices and the CEO Advocate of the Year by Asian Enterprise Magazine.
Born in 1951, Michel Landel is a graduate of the European Business School and has studied in France, UK and Germany.
Publication of the authorization concerning the commitment made to Michel Landel, the Chief Executive Officer, in accordance with Article R. 225-34-1 of the French Commercial Code
