Catering giant Sodexo UK & Ireland recently welcomed colleagues celebrating their 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years’ service to the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground for a special dinner in recognition of their hard work and loyalty.
In total over 600 Sodexo colleagues hit career milestones with the company in 2024 and 2025,with the largest cohort celebrating 20 years of service.
For others it has been longer – around 100 have reached 30 years, 25 were celebrating 40 years and three individuals had reached the milestone of having been part of Sodexo for half a century.
On of these three is Ceri Hornsby, who has spent 50 years as a valued member of the team at Colchester Garrison, where Sodexo provides a wide range of food and FM services.
“Over the years Ceri has worked alongside colleagues who have served their country and returned as veterans to work with Sodexo, and she’s built bonds that have lasted decades,” said the company.
“Her loyalty and valued contribution is appreciated by all who work with her, which now includes her daughter who has joined the Sodexo team there and hopes to follow in Ceri’s footsteps.”
Jean Renton, CEO of Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “Through decades of service, dedication and passion it is our people who have helped shape Sodexo into what it is today. The Long Service Awards is such a special event to celebrate the significant contribution that these colleagues have made.
“This commitment and longevity is exactly what our founder, Pierre Bellon, envisioned – a company where people can grow, flourish, and find personal fulfilment.
“The real success of Sodexo is not in its size or reach, but in the opportunities it creates for people to find pride in their work, and to be motivated to make a positive difference,” said Renton.
“It is important to me that personal contributions are recognised and celebrated – and I thank and congratulate every single colleague who has hit a long service milestone with Sodexo.”
