SODEXHO ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

The same vision worldwide Together for the future Daily Life Governance and transparency Sodexho in the world
Message of
Michel Landel,
Chief Executive Offi cer (continuation)
foster diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity
to make Sodexho the mirror of its
clients and customers, we are developing
a unique competitive advantage that will
help us both to grow and to establish
ourselves as a benchmark employer. To
support this worldwide initiative and
clearly signal its importance, I have created
the position of Group Chief Diversity
Offi cer, reporting directly to me.
Continuously adapting to meet our clients’
needs, challenging ourselves constantly
in seeking new ways to improve, taking
advantage of the strengths that allow us
to differentiate ourselves in an extremely
competitive environment, sharing a clear
vision of where we want to go and how
we will get there – these are the strengths
that will enable Sodexho to become the
world’s leading outsourcing expert in
Quality of Life services, ever stronger and
more attractive… while continuing to make
every day a better day.
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Executive
Led by Michel Landel, the Executive
Committee plays a leading role in sharing the corporate
vision, defi ning strategy, overseeing implementation
and monitoring operational performance. The Committee
defi nes the structures necessary for good governance
practices and ensures that each senior manager
has a clearly designated successor. The members of
the Executive Committee are also “ambassadors” of
the corporate brand and participate in promoting
it worldwide.
The Executive Committee relies on an Operating
Committee comprising the main activity, area and
country managers. This Committee transforms strategic
decisions into action plans and mobilizes the teams
necessary for deployment. Each member also has a
mission to share information, transfer best practices
and strengthen adherence to the Group’s values.