Sodexo Appoints Joe Ganci as CEO, Corporate Services and Energy & Resources, U.S.

BETHESDA, Md. (Nov. 25, 2025) - Sodexo today announced the promotion of Joe Ganci to CEO, Corporate Services and Energy & Resources (E&R) for the U.S. In this expanded role, Ganci will oversee Sodexo’s integrated food and facilities management operations across both segments, bringing together close to 400 clients and 1,000 sites nationwide. He will report to Thierry Delaporte in his current dual capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Sodexo North America and serve on the North America Leadership Team. Ganci previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Corporate Services and E&R. He succeeds David Bailey.

A seasoned leader with more than 35 years of hospitality and onsite services experience, Ganci is widely recognized for his operational discipline, client-centric approach, and ability to drive performance across complex environments. He has played a central role in advancing Sodexo’s integrated services strategy—bringing food and facilities together to create an elevated workplace experience that inspires productivity, well-being, and connection.

In his new role, Ganci will lead efforts to strengthen client relationships, elevate service delivery, and accelerate growth in major metropolitan and fast-growing U.S. markets. He will also oversee the continued expansion of Sodexo’s best-in-class branded offerings, including The Good Eating Company, Modern Recipe, and Kitchen Works and drive strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance across corporate, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors.

“Joe is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of the market and what it takes to deliver a world-class workplace experience for our clients, their employees, and the communities they serve,” said Delaporte. “As we sharpen our focus on growth and performance in the U.S., his leadership will be instrumental in accelerating the progress we expect to achieve in the months ahead.”

Before joining Sodexo, Ganci held leadership positions with Marriott International and served as co-owner and general manager of a successful restaurant in New Jersey. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Society of Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from North Carolina Wesleyan University.

Recently, the company announced that Delaporte will also assume leadership of Sodexo’s North America business for a period of time, starting January 1, 2026. Ganci’s appointment comes at an inflection point for the company as it begins a focused turnaround of its U.S. business—its largest and most strategically important market.

About Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the leader in Food and Services, shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. With its services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.