CEO of Sodexo: Family Business and Collaboration

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The chapter delves into the CEO of Sodexo's career journey from initially working outside the family business to eventually leading as chairwoman, emphasizing the values and long-term vision ingrained in the organization. It also discusses collaboration opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises with large corporations like Sodexo, highlighting the importance of willingness to learn from each other. Additionally, it touches on Sodexo's sustainability efforts, challenges in food distribution, and navigating the balance between affordability and healthfulness of food offerings in the post-COVID era.

As the chair and CEO of Sodexo, the France-based food services and facilities management company, Sophie Bellon leads one of the largest employers in the world, with front-line workers in nearly 50 countries. Managing that workforce—and the supply chains that enable them to do their jobs—is a complex undertaking that involves balancing both global strategy with local execution.

In this episode, Harvard Business Review executive editor Alison Beard sits down with Bellon to discuss her approaches to talent management, environmental sustainability, and supply chain resilience—all while driving future growth.

Key episode topics include: strategy, growth strategy, talent management, operations and supply chain management, supply chain management, environmental sustainability, food and beverage sector.

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