Meet Our Leadership Team

With over 25 years of experience in the food and facilities industry, I have spearheaded numerous strategic marketing initiatives, ranging from acquisition integration to brand and concept development. Additionally, I have built and led a high-performing growth team to drive and accelerate sales performance as well as implemented the digital start up team in Sodexo Live!​
As CEO for the UK&I business I lead a very talented team of over 1,000 experience makers across 50 venues delivering retail and hospitality services as well as high end catering for major events and premium destinations within the UK&I. I am proud to be partnering with our client partners such as Ascot Racecourse, Newcastle United Football Club and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh.​
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Your mission at Sodexo Live: ​
Leading the growth team means I put the customer and the client at the heart of our business to ensure that our propositions are built to deliver food and service excellence across all of our sites.​
My mission, as CEO for STH, is to create exceptional travel and hospitality experiences for our customers at the world’s biggest and most prestigious sports events. We continually aim to set a new benchmark for sports fans, through innovation in products and services.​

​What motivates you, your driving force: ​
What motivates me is witnessing the team flourish and develop, both on a personal level and as a business. The company’s commitment to excellence and client satisfaction aligns with my own values as I always keep the customer experience at the forefront of my mind.

Alexis is a dynamic, results driven HR leader, with extensive experience within the People Operations across many iconic venues and events throughout her early career. Bringing a proven track record in shaping people strategy, driving organisational transformation and elevating people performance across large, multi site operations. ​

Your mission at Sodexo Live: ​
At Sodexo Live, my mission is to lead a people strategy that empowers our 1,200 experience makers and 9,000‑strong flexible workforce to deliver exceptional experiences, while fostering a high‑performance culture, driving organisational growth, and ensuring our HR practices support the needs of a dynamic, fast‑moving business.​

What motivates you, your driving force:
​ I’m motivated by creating meaningful, positive impact for our people. Supporting teams through change, building engagement in complex environments and helping individuals and organisations reach their full potential. My driving force is ultimately seeing people thrive; turning challenges into opportunities, shaping inclusive cultures and leading HR initiatives that truly make a difference to employees, leaders and the organisation.​

Dipti is a commercially focused finance leader with over 15 years post-qualification experience across FMCG, retail & foodservice industry. She and has a strong track record of working with senior executives to shape strategy and deliver sustainable business performance​.

Your mission at Sodexo Live: Her current role as Finance Director focuses on providing strategic leadership to ensure financial discipline, optimise investments and deliver sustainable growth.​

What motivates you, your driving force: ​
She is passionate about building high performing teams, and using data-driven insight to optimise commercial outcomes​.

Mike is the Director of Operational Performance and has been with Sodexo Live! for over three decades. He has a unique range of experience, having joined as a young chef and developed through senior operational and finance roles, latterly being Finance Director before moving to his current role.​

Your mission at Sodexo Live!:​
Mike has a wealth of understanding of the clients, customers and teams of Sodexo Live! built over his many years of service. His role is to lead our teams in innovating with data led customer facing and internal delivery technologies, driving a sourcing strategy fully aligned with our food philosophy principles, embedding a Zero Harm mindset within our operations and delivering on the major projects of the business.​

What motivates you, your driving force:​
Mike has always stated that the reason for his longevity with Sodexo is the fantastic people within the organisation and pride in the amazing experiences that they deliver. His driving force is to support those teams in continuing to evolve and develop those experiences, to continue to have those 'take your breath away' moments when watching them in action. He is committed to the growth of our people, making sure that they have both the skills, resources and opportunities to enjoy careers as rich and rewarding as his own has been to this point.​

Nicci is a highly accomplished marketing, brand, customer experience and culinary strategy leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering transformative growth and exceptional guest experiences across hospitality, sports venues, retail and FMCG sectors.​

Your mission at Sodexo Live!:​
To lead and deliver innovative marketing, brand, culinary and sales strategies that strengthen guest experiences, drive commercial growth, and create meaningful connections between clients, partners and audiences across Sodexo Live!'s diverse portfolio of venues and events.​

What motivates you, your driving force:​
I am driven by the opportunity to bring people together through memorable experiences, combining creativity, collaboration and commercial insight to inspire teams, build strong partnerships and deliver lasting value for guests, clients and the business.​

With over 20 years’ experience in hospitality leadership Scott brings a dynamic background encompassing contract food services, live events and entrepreneur & Chef-led F&B operations. Having led the conceptual development and operational management of multiple award-winning restaurant businesses both within the UK and internationally he brings a unique specialism within premium operations and signature collaborations. As a Divisional Director for Sodexo Live UK&I he provides leadership and support to the UK&I aviation division, Major Events and premium signature partner venues including Ascot Racecourse and Fulham Football Club. ​

Your mission at Sodexo Live: ​
My mission is to continue to lead, inspire and collaborate with the very best hospitality minds to provide and deliver premium F&B services for our clients. With a pertinent eye on innovation and evolution my role is to ensure we are developing at the right pace and delivering at the right standard as we continually seek to strengthen our position as a market leader and partner of choice across these respective sectors. ​

What motivates you, your driving force:
His achievements are based on a commitment and passion for food and operational excellence and a motivation to deliver exceptional experiences whilst working with a team of senior leaders who are uncompromisingly committed to their client’s business needs. ​

I’ve spent over 30 years working in the sports and live events industry, leading complex, multi-site operations across iconic venues in the UK and internationally. I bring a commercially focused, strategic mindset, but I’m equally driven by continuous improvement and by developing teams that can perform at their best in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. ​
As Divisional Operations Director, Stadia at Sodexo Live!, I’m proud to partner with some of the UK&I's leading sports venues and to provide leadership and support to a highly talented management team.​

Your mission at Sodexo Live: ​
At Sodexo Live!, my focus is on being a trusted and reliable partner. That means delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality operations while delivering great fan experiences and real value for our clients. I place strong emphasis on building strong leadership, keeping things clear and practical, and ensuring our standards, culture, and sustainability commitments are lived day-to-day across our venues.​

What motivates you, your driving force: ​
What motivates me most is seeing people and partnerships succeed together. I draw motivation from helping teams grow in confidence; leaders step up, and operations come together when it matters most. My driving force is turning challenges into opportunities which results in teams, venues, and relationships being stronger for the longer term.​

An accomplished Director with a proven track record in the hospitality industry, known for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving strong commercial performance, and leading high-performing teams across premium and high- profile venues.​

Your mission at Sodexo Live:​
To create unforgettable moments for our guests and clients by uniting great people, innovation, and operational excellence, while delivering sustainable growth and long-term value across our venues.​

What motivates you, your driving force:​
Driven by a passion for delivering world-class experiences, empowering people to reach their full potential, and continuously raising the standard of excellence in hospitality.​

Strategic Commercial Leader with over 25 years' experience driving revenue growth, commercial transformation and high-performing teams across hospitality, venues, sport, events and leisure. Passionate about creating commercially successful businesses through authentic leadership, customer focus and a culture where people thrive.

Your mission at Sodexo Live!:
To transform the way we sell, collaborate and grow across our portfolio, building one high-performing commercial team that delivers exceptional client experiences, maximises every venue's potential and drives sustainable, long-term growth for Sodexo Live! and our clients.

What motivates you, your driving force:
Helping people and businesses reach their full potential. I'm driven by growth, meaningful relationships and creating high-performing teams that deliver exceptional commercial results through collaboration, trust, empowering others and authentic leadership.