Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live! North America - SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live! North America.

Oakley leads 20,000+ team members at more than 150 partner venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, including stadiums, convention centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, ski areas and more.

A proven international business leader with two decades of food service management experience, Oakley has a track record of successfully leading enterprise growth strategies through operational excellence, innovation, and the development of high-performing teams. Her background in food service operations leadership spans multiple countries including the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.

Oakley has held executive roles in franchised retail, quick-service restaurants and the corporate services sector for companies including Famous Brands International (Mrs. Field and TCBY), Brumby’s Bakeries, and Benugo. Prior to joining Sodexo Live!, Oakley was the CEO of Chartwells K12 School Dining, leading 16,000 associates in 4,400 schools across the U.S.

Oakley graduated from the University of Denver’s Executive MBA program as cohort leader with honors and currently serves on the Board of Advocates for the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty as well as the Stop Hunger Foundation Board.

A native Australian, Oakley is married and the proud mother of two young daughters who keep her busy with impromptu dance parties and bake offs.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-oakley-b9576562/