Sodexo named one of the leading companies in Open Innovation

Paris, December 16, 2020 - Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the Top 25 Corporate Startup Stars for the fourth consecutive year.

The ranking was unveiled at the virtual award ceremony held by Mind the Bridge and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Sodexo Corporate Startup StarThe Global Corporate Startup Stars (CSS) awards recognize and celebrate innovation across the world in all of its diverse forms with startups nominating the most active corporates in terms of open innovation. This year, after four European editions, the awards were scaled at global level with the partnership consolidated between Mind the Bridge and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Sodexo is proud to be recognized for its efforts in building a global ecosystem of startups, working together to co-create solutions to enhance its clients & consumers experience. The Group places the focus on building win-win partnerships - combining Sodexo’s decades of industry knowledge and global footprint with the agility and creativity of startups.

"We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the world’s leading companies in open innovation."

Belen Moscoso Del PradoChief Digital and Innovation Officer, Sodexo
"At Sodexo, we truly embrace an open innovation ecosystem as start-ups can bring a ‘disrupting force’ pushing us to go faster and think outside of the box. We put an emphasis on building a strong partnership as this is what brings tremendous benefits to both Sodexo and the startups we work with."