Sodexo UK and Ireland has appointed Kate Hilton to the newly created position of Nutrition and Wellbeing Manager - Government and Energy & Resources.
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.
A registered dietitian, 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.
Kate's appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, evidence-based wellbeing solutions for our clients and consumers.
In her new role, she 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.
Hilton 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.
She tells FM Magazine: "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."
As an active health communicator and established thought leader, Kate regularly shares her knowledge and insights through public speaking as well as social media. She's also contributed to advisory panels, including the TikTok Clinician Creator Network and the Agricultural and Horticultural Scientific Board for Nutrition.
Paul Anstey, CEO (Government and Energy & Resources), Sodexo UK & Ireland, adds: "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."
Sodexo's Government and Energy & Resources business works with more than 35 clients in the UK & Ireland, Falklands and Cyprus, across defence, justice, agencies and professional services. With more than 10,000 employees dedicated to delivering operational excellence, the business has decades of experience supporting government organisations.
