Sodexo UK & Ireland has appointed Lynsey O’Keefe as the new managing director for its business services and energy and resources business segments. These segments provide workplace services, property management and food services to approximately 670 sites in the UK and Ireland, working with some of the world’s most recognized brands.
Lynsey O’Keefe brings extensive experience in food service, workplace management and facility management across multiple industries. As the new CEO of Sodexo’s business services and energy and resource business segments, he is responsible for the company’s continuous growth in workplaces. His role spans a wide range of locations including corporate offices, data centers, production centers as well as offshore platforms, refineries and remote locations.
Before joining Sodexo, Lynsey O’Keefe was CEO of a flexible workspace provider. Over the past 20 years, he has held senior management positions in several leading organizations, including Compass Group and DHL.
O’Keefe’s exceptional track record of driving strong growth and driving employee engagement makes him key to Sodexo’s goals. His appointment is expected to strengthen the company’s efforts to expand its presence in the corporate and energy sectors.
Sean Haley, Managing Director of Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to welcome Lynsey to Sodexo. His significant experience in food and workplace services, combined with his proven commercial success, will undoubtedly help us continue to innovate and grow our business with our clients in both the corporate and energy sectors.
Lynsey O’Keefe added: “With the exciting new developments taking place across Sodexo’s food brands and services and the workplace experience, the C-suite of many organizations is making a big difference, so I’m looking forward to helping the company grow even further and meeting the teams who deliver the best for our customers every day and to our customers in any work environment.”
Sodexo’s Corporate Services and energy and resources business employs more than 6,000 people in Great Britain and around 2,500 in Ireland, serving customers in several different industries. These industries include professional and financial services, pharmaceuticals, energy, media and technology.
