Sodexo appoints new CEO of schools and universities segments

Sodexo has appointed Satya Menard as global CEO of its schools and universities segments.

Menard has been with Sodexo for 20 years, holding senior roles within the company such as CEO of benefits and rewards services for Central Europe and CEO of Central and South America for on-site services.

Most recently, Menard was CEO of service operations, a capacity in which he coordinated internal support to operations including service experts in facilities management, food, supply chain and information services and technology.

Menard will transition to the role beginning April 1. He will continue to be based in the U.S. and will report to Sodexo CEO Denis Machuel. Menard will also remain a member of the Group Executive Committee.