Sodexo government and energy names Mark Webber as culinary director

Mark Webber has been appointed culinary director for government and energy at foodservice giant Sodexo.

He brings more than 10 years’ experience across business and industry, defence, education, sport and leisure to the role.

In the past, Webber also led on national food development strategies and oversaw large-scale contract catering operations across the UK.

As culinary director for Sodexo’s government and energy division, he will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of food at every site. He will also be supported by Sodexo UK & Ireland’s senior culinary leadership team, consisting of Ernest Dsouza, executive craft development chef for government and energy, and Tony Holland, culinary lead for Sodexo’s energy business.

Paul Anstey, chief executive of government and energy at Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “We deliver food services at a unique range of locations, from military bases, government buildings, blue light services bases, refineries, remote site camps and offshore platforms. At the core of the food we deliver wherever that may be is our commitment to serving healthy, nutritious and sustainable food tailored to the varying profiles of our customers.

“Mark and our new culinary team will build on what we have established over many years and drive growth in our food services business with a robust culinary support programme which will not only continue to ensure we are meeting the needs of our clients and customers but will also be focused on developing our culinary talent.”

Sodexo’s government and energy division works with more than 35 clients across the UK, Ireland, Falkland Islands and Cyprus, providing services for 1,600 sites.