Menard joins SSP today with a 20-year track record in the service industry, including experience in the food and coffee business across a number of European and North American countries.
He worked as president of the out-of-home division of coffee company JDE Peet’s and prior to this he was global chief executive of Sodexo’s schools and universities division. Menard also held leadership positions across various Sodexo’s divisions internationally.
Menard will work with colleagues across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia and Iceland to continue to accelerate growth, increase profit and partner with clients to develop ‘market-leading food and beverage offers’.
He said: “I’m delighted to join SSP as the new chief executive for Continental Europe, leading the strategic direction for the region and joining the group executive team at this exciting time in the company’s journey. Continental Europe is SSP’s largest division by sales, operating around 1,200 units and employing nearly 15,000 colleagues, and I’m looking forward to working with a diverse team across 14 countries.”
Menard will officially transition into his new role on 14th October following a handover period with current chief executive for Continental Europe Jeremy Fennell who will move to the role of group chief operating officer.