Contract caterer Sodexo appoints new chief financial officer

Osborne, who will start her new role on 1 June, will be responsible for leading the negotiation of complex contracts and will have a significant role to play in business and corporate development. Alongside Aidan Connolly, chief executive officer, she will seek further growth opportunities for the company. Osborne joins Sodexo from international retail group, Kingfisher Plc, where she held a number of roles over a six year period, including director of business performance (Kingfisher Plc), director of commercial finance (B&Q), and director of proposition and insight (B&Q). Prior to joining Kingfisher, Osborne spent nine years with PepsiCo Inc in a range of strategic and financial roles both in the UK and in Africa, and three years with Procter & Gamble. Osborne said: "I am very excited to be joining Sodexo and look forward to working with Aidan and the team. I am confident that my experience will provide the company with a comprehensive financial service and I look forward to the challenges of the years ahead." Aidan Connolly said: "I am delighted to be welcoming Rachel to Sodexo. Her wealth of experience gives me every confidence in her ability to do the job to an excellent standard. I look forward to working with her and wish her every success in her new role."