Sophie Néron-Berger becomes CEO of Sodexo France as of July 1, 2025.
Sophie Néron-Berger joined Sodexo in 2016 as SVP, Group Internal Audit. In 2019, she joined Sodexo France as Chief Financial Officer, where she played a key role in supporting the business during the Covid crisis in France and successfully reorganized the Finance function. Since 2022, Sophie Néron-Berger was CEO of the Schools & Universities segment in France. In this role, she implemented a profitable growth trajectory and drove major initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency and transform offers.
A graduate of Audencia Nantes, Sophie Néron-Berger began her career at Yoplait as a Financial Controller in Paris, then in London. In 1999, she joined Alcatel-Lucent, where she held various positions in the Audit function, with national and international responsibilities. In 2013, Sophie was appointed Corporate Vice President of Internal Audit at CWT (Carlson WagonLits Travel).
"Throughout her career at Sodexo, Sophie has demonstrated strong leadership skills while embodying the company’s values and mission. Her in-depth knowledge of the Group’s activities and her strategic vision will be strong assets as we continue to accelerate our growth trajectory and transform our business in France."
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