Sodexo appoints chief growth officer for UK and Ireland

Sodexo UK & Ireland has appointed Dan Weiss to the newly created role of chief growth officer, leading strategy, sales and marketing to drive accelerated growth in the region.

Weiss has 25 years of experience in the industry and joined Sodexo in 2017 as managing director within its Government business segment. During this time, he has been responsible for the development of the Property Professional Services business and, more recently, its government agencies portfolio.  

Sean Haley, CEO of Sodexo UK and Ireland said in the announcement: “Our ambition is to be the market leader in sustainable food and valued experiences in the UK & Ireland. The Chief Growth Officer brings together the strategic components of growth into a central powerhouse led by Dan who, since joining Sodexo, has successfully developed key parts of our business. Our business is transforming with greater agility and enabling us to deliver our collective ambition. This new role is an example of our absolute commitment to creating and delivering best in class services for our clients and consumers.”

Weiss added in the announcement: “Sodexo has an ambitious growth target for the coming years, built on significant investment in our digital transformation and our sustainable food services. I’m looking forward to bringing Sodexo’s full potential to life for our clients and consumers, and am proud of the role I will play in our mission to grow with purpose.”