Gender Parity Forum – Sodexo

Join us for this Gender Parity Forum!

This virtual forum will deep dive into Sodexo’s Gender Balance Study, which explores the business performance outcomes that are linked to equal gender distribution in management. Ms. Suzanne Bergeron, President of Sodexo Canada, will cover the research which supports the case for gender balance in the workplace, as well as the avenues organizations should pursue when working toward attaining and sustaining parity. Through knowledge sharing and interaction, we will provide valuable insights that will aid in refining your organization’s strategies for closing the gender gap.

A true leader in gender parity, diversity, and inclusion practices, Sodexo has obtained the Women in Governance Parity Certification year after year since 2017 and is Planitum level since 2018.

Admission fee is CAN$25 (free for certified organizations and WiG members with promo code).
You will receive a Zoom link via email with your registration confirmation for this event.
We look forward to your participation!

More about this event

Suzanne Bergeron is Sodexo Canada’s first woman President. She steers the Canadian Leadership team to grow its business and financial performance. She represents Sodexo Canada to the company’s clients, customers and 10,000 employees. Suzanne is also Vice President for Human Resources, responsible for labour relations, operational human resources support, total rewards, payroll, claims, organizational development, training and talent acquisition. Suzanne brings a global perspective and operational focus to her role. In 2011, she moved to France to work with the Group CEO and the Group Chief Human Resources Officer, where she helped identify and develop top talent at the global level and played a role in the company’s global transformation. Suzanne joined Sodexo Canada in 2005 as Office Manager in Montreal.

Sodexo is a French multinational company with a well-established reputation: founded in 1966, it employs nearly half a million people today, in over 80 countries. Despite the global pandemic, it has succeeded in remaining part of Forbes’ Global 2000 and Best Employers for Diversity in 2020. A true leader in gender parity, diversity, and inclusion practices, Sodexo has obtained the Women in Governance Parity Certification year after year since 2017 and is Planitum level since 2018.

Women in Governance is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 to support women in their leadership development, career advancement and access to Board seats. The organization fulfills its mission through advocacy, major events, governance training, and mentoring programs, as well as the first North American Parity Certification. Created in 2017 with the pro bono support of McKinsey & Company, this valuable tool helps organizations assess what their current status is as it relates to gender parity and diversity. With the pro bono support of Mercer and Willis Towers Watson, WiG provides a comprehensive analysis of strengths and opportunities to close the gender gap and become a more inclusive workplace.

We encourage companies to show their support for parity. If you would like to become one of our prestigious sponsors or for any other information, contact us at info@womeningovernance.world.