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Kate Hilton, a registered dietitian, joins Sodexo UK & Ireland in a new transformative role that will shape the company’s nutrition strategy across its Government and Energy & Resources business.
As Nutrition and Wellbeing Manager, Hilton will lead the management and development of Sodexo’s health and wellbeing programmes, while driving improvements to enhance the nutritional quality. Her focus will be on promoting healthier choices, creating effective messaging and bringing nutritional innovation into catering services.
Hilton brings a wealth of experience across public and private sectors, specialising in workplace wellbeing as well as promoting health in ways that are evidence-based, engaging and easy to implement.
In her new role, Hilton will take ownership of the development of Sodexo’s Mindful Active Programme, an educational tool that provides holistic health and wellbeing guidance to military personnel and those working in remote environments, helping them make informed choices and improve their overall lived experience.
She will also take on the leadership of Sodexo’s Military Advisory Group, a forum consisting of industry stakeholders and subject-matter experts working across health and wellbeing in the defence environment.
Hilton said of her new appointment: “This is an exciting time to join Sodexo’s Government and Energy & Resources business and help advance our nutritional strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve. I’m especially looking forward to collaborating with the wider segment team to deliver meaningful, evidence-based solutions that make a real difference.”
Paul Anstey, CEO (Government and Energy & Resources), Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “Kate’s appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, evidence-based wellbeing solutions for our clients and consumers. Her expertise in nutrition and workplace health will be instrumental in shaping programmes that not only meet the highest standards but also make a tangible difference to the communities we operate in.”
According to the 2026 UK Facilities Management Market Research Report by askporter, facilities management professionals want clear, verifiable evidence of work being delivered, with teams that can communicate progress in real time. This requires technology that is affordable, intuitive, and quick to adopt.
Yet the report found that:
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