Sodexo appoints Alicia Kent as Chief Operating Officer, Schools U.S.
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (June 25, 2026) — Sodexo, a global leader in food and services, today announced the appointment of Alicia Kent as Chief Operating Officer, Schools, U.S., effective June 15, 2026. In this role, Kent will lead operational strategy for the Schools business, with a focus on performance, growth, retention and delivering exceptional experiences for clients and communities.
Kent brings more than 30 years of experience in food service and hospitality, joining Sodexo from Aramark, where she most recently served as Region Vice President in Collegiate Hospitality. Her career spans frontline operations to executive leadership, including roles as Food Service Director, District Manager, Vice President of Operational Support and Regional Vice President in K-12 Education.
“Alicia is a proven operator with deep expertise in school food service and a strong track record of building high-performing teams,” said Ashton Sequeira, Chief Executive Officer, Campus & Schools, U.S. “Her operational leadership, client focus and commitment to excellence will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen the Schools business and support our teams, clients and communities.”
“I’m honored to join Sodexo and help lead the Schools business at such an important time,” said Kent. “Sodexo’s commitment to delivering quality experiences for students, clients and communities strongly aligns with my own values, and I look forward to partnering with teams across the business to build on our momentum and drive continued growth.”
Alicia began her career as a WIC nutritionist in Pennsylvania before moving into K-12 school food service, where she built deep expertise in operations, nutrition, safety, team development and navigating evolving regulatory standards. She has led large, multi-site teams, opened and transitioned dining programs, and implemented systems that balance fiscal discipline with service excellence. Kent holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nutrition and is known for her collaborative, people-first leadership style and commitment to developing teams at every level.
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About Sodexo North America
Sodexo North America is a division of Sodexo Group, a global leader in food and services shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. Operating in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, Sodexo North America is committed to meeting the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and to contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.
Contact: publicrelations.usa@sodexo.com