The article presents a discussion by chief executive Michel Landel of
food services and facilities management company Sodexo on how his firm
decides whether to expand in terms of entering new geographic markets or
offering new services. Sodexo makes certain that any potential
expansion is consistent with the company's business model. It will
undertake no expansion that does not improve people's lives. Sodexo also
insists that its offerings help clients fulfill their strategies, and
that it not use subcontractors to deliver its services.