Sodexo today announced the appointment of Belinda Oakley as Global Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo Live!, effective December 17, 2026. She will report to Sodexo Group CEO Thierry Delaporte and join the Sodexo Global Executive Team.
Belinda Oakley’s appointment follows the proposed appointment of Nathalie Bellon-Szabo as Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors, subject to the renewal of her mandate at the Annual Shareholders Meeting on December 16, 2026.
Since joining Sodexo in January 2023 as Chief Executive Officer for Sodexo Live! in North America, its largest market, Belinda has played a key role in developing the business and strengthening the company’s leadership in hospitality, culinary excellence and live event experiences. Under her leadership, Sodexo Live! has established major partnerships with premier organizations, including the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, the Seattle Mariners, and the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium, while expanding its footprint across major convention centers and cultural destinations.
Belinda brings 25 years of experience across contract food service and franchised restaurants in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, including eight years with Compass Group, where she served for five years as CEO of Chartwells School Dining Services.
Belinda will retain her current role as CEO of Sodexo Live! North America alongside her global responsibilities.
Belinda is an outstanding leader who combines strategic vision, commercial strength, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to people. Her solid experience in the North American market, a global benchmark for sports, entertainment and hospitality, is complemented by her international leadership background. Together these qualities will be a tremendous asset in further strengthening our Sodexo Live! position globally. I also want to thank Nathalie Bellon-Szabo for serving as Global CEO of Sodexo Live! which has become a key growth engine for Sodexo in just a few years.
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