Sodexo UK & Ireland has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Lynsey O’Keefe as its new CEO for its corporate services and energy & resources business segments, which deliver workplace services, facilities management and food services to some of the world’s most recognisable brands at around 670 sites in the UK and Ireland.
Lynsey, who has extensive experience across food services, workplace, and facilities management in a range of sectors, will be responsible for driving Sodexo’s continued growth in the delivery of sustainable, delicious food choices and valued experiences in the workplace.
Her remit will span a variety of sites from corporate offices, data centres and manufacturing centres to offshore platforms, refineries and remote sites.
Prior to joining Sodexo, Lynsey was managing director for a flexible workspace provider and over the last two decades has held senior positions within leading organisations including Compass and DHL.
With an exceptional track record of delivering strong growth and fostering employee engagement, Lynsey’s appointment will strengthen Sodexo’s ambitions to grow its position within the corporate and energy sectors.
Sean Haley, CEO Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted to welcome Lynsey to Sodexo. Her significant experience in food and workplace services, combined with her proven commercial success, will undoubtedly help us to continue to transform and grow our business with our clients in both the corporate and energy sectors.”
Lynsey O’Keefe adds: “With exciting new developments in Sodexo’s food brands and services, and workplace experience high on the C-suite agenda of many organisations, I am looking forward to helping drive the business to grow even further and to meeting the teams who every day are delivering the very best for our clients and customers in whatever environment they work.”
Sodexo’s corporate services and energy and resources business employs over 6,000 people in the UK, and around 2,500 people in Ireland. Its clients operate in diverse sectors including professional and financial services, pharmaceuticals, energy, media and technology.
