Sodexo’s Good Eating Company appoints new MD

Sodexo Corporate Services has appointed Alex Kristall as managing director for the Good Eating Company in the UK and Ireland, from 1 June.

The news follows the catering company’s investment plans to grow the business and its footprint globally.

Kristall will take over full operational and P&L responsibility for the company in the UK and Ireland from 1 June while Carlos Mistry, co-founder, will remain with The Good Eating Company, moving into a global role with a large US presence.

Kristall will continue to report to Julie Ennis, CEO Corporate Services, Sodexo UK and Ireland.

Her career in the foodservice industry spans over 20 years covering retail, corporate contracts, events and heritage locations.

Sodexo stated that people and the planet are at the heart of Kristall’s leadership which is a “perfect fit” with the values of the Good Eating Company.

Kristall joined Sodexo in March 2022 as managing director for Corporate Services and over the last year has “successfully” developed Sodexo’s presence in London and the southeast retaining key clients and winning exciting new ones.

The Good Eating Company was founded in 1999 and joined Sodexo In 2017 and has continued to deliver “high end quality” food in London as well as a number of sites in Ireland.

The move will see Sodexo invest further in the Good Eating Company brand to grow it within the UK and Ireland and further afield.

Kristall said: “This is an exciting time for the Good Eating Company, the team has built an enviable brand and set the definitive standard when it comes to delivering workplace dining to leading organisations.

“As we grow the business, I very much look forward to working with the team to continue to evolve and strengthen its position here in the UK and Ireland.The future of food experiences in the workplace is challenging yet exciting and we are perfectly positioned to disrupt the market and aid organisations in better defining their workplace experience.”

Ennis, CEO Corporate Services, Sodexo UK and Ireland, added: “At Sodexo we are committed to delivering inspiring workplaces for our clients’ employees and we know that food is a vital ingredient in attracting people back to the office.

“This is an exciting step for all involved. Alex has a strong focus on food as demonstrated from her many years in the industry and with the amazing Good Eating Company team we are looking forward to its continued success and evolution.”