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Making Every Day a Better Day 1.
History
Sodexho is founded in Marseille by Pierre Bellon, building on his family’s 60-plus years of experience
in catering for luxury liners and cruise ships to offer similar services to businesses, schools and
hospitals.
Sodexho begins operations in the Paris area.
International expansion starts with Belgium, Italy and Spain. The Remote Site Management business
is launched, initially in Africa and then in the Middle East. A new business – Service Vouchers – is
launched in Belgium and Germany.
Initial public offering of Sodexho shares on the Paris Bourse.
Sodexho establishes operations in North and South America, Japan, Russia and South Africa, and
reinforces its presence in Continent al Europe.
Alliances with Gardner Merchant in the United Kingdom and Partena in Sweden.
The Service Vouchers and Cards business expands into Brazil with the acquisition of Cardàpio.
Alliance with Universal Ogden Services, the US market leader in remote site management.
The holding company changes its name to Sodexho Alliance.
The merger of the Foodservice operations of Marriott International and Sodexho and the f ormation
in the U.S. of Sodexho Marriott Services, 48.4% owned by Sodexho, which becomes North American
market and global leader in Food and Facilities Management services.
Acquisition of Luncheon Tickets, the Number 2 in Argentina in Vouchers.
Sodexho becomes no.2 in service vouchers in Brazil with the acquisition of Refeicheque.
Albert George is appointed Chief Operating Offi cer of Sodexho Alliance.
Universal Services becomes the world leader in remote site management.
Sogeres (France) and Wood Dining Services (US) join the Sodexho Group.
Sodexho Marriott Services becomes a 100% subsidiary and changes its name to Sodexho, Inc.
On April 3, Sodexho Alliance is listed for the fi rst time on the New York Stock Exchange.
Jean-Michel Dhenain and Michel Landel are appointed as Chief Operating Offi cers, succeeding Albert
George.
The succession plan for Pierre Bellon is put in place. In September, the Board of Directors announces
that from September 1, 2005, the roles of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Offi cer will be
separated.
Michel Landel becomes Chief Executive Offi cer, succeeding Pierre Bellon, who retains his role as
Chairman of the Board of Directors.
After 40 years, Michel Landel, Chief Executive Offi cer sets a new challenge for the Group:
“To become the premier global outsourcing expert in Quality of Life services”
Sodexho Alliance reinforces its leadership position in Service Vouchers and Cards by announcing its
intent to close several acquisitions. Sodexho Alliance delists from the New York Stock Exchange on
July 16, 2007.
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