Sodexo Sports & Leisure Names Matthew C. Wagner New Senior Vice President of Business Development for North America
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (January 20, 2021) – Sodexo, a leading food service and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, today announced the hire of Matthew C. Wagner to the role of Senior Vice President, Business Development, Sports & Leisure North America. A respected industry veteran who has joined the segment’s executive team, Wagner will be instrumental in guiding the company's ambitious growth efforts in the years ahead, using his deep wealth of experience to lead business building initiatives on behalf of Sodexo and Centerplate’s partners.
"I am tremendously excited to collaborate closely with our talented team to bolster our portfolio of partner venues in lockstep with our global network of experts,” said Wagner. "We are eager and motivated to bring a new standard of guest experience to a wide swath of fans, guests and attendees. The future is bright.”
Previously, Wagner served at industry competitor Delaware North, where he led various development teams including the business builders group, business development and partnered with corporate development. He is a proven growth leader, with an instinct and appetite for new business.
"It's more important than ever that we contribute innovative ideas that help our clients grow their businesses and brands to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape," said Steve Pangburn, CEO, Sodexo Sports & Leisure North America. “I can't think of anyone better suited for this role than Matt, who has a deep hospitality background and a high-level vision perfectly suited for communicating the equity that we can bring to our valued venue partners in 2021 and beyond – whether for sports venues, convention centers, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens or the many types of venues which we serve.”
