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Jepson joins Sodexo health and care

Rob Jepson has been appointed as chief executive officer for Sodexo UK and Ireland’s health and care business.

Feb 2, 2026

Rob Jepson has been appointed as chief executive officer for Sodexo UK and Ireland’s health and care business. Board director Philip Leigh will lead on strategic projects across the region.

Before joining Sodexo, Jepson was group director of estates and facilities at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), one of the largest acute trusts in the UK. He has extensive operational and leadership experience in facilities management across the public and private sectors.

'A natural step'
Jean Renton, chief executive officer of Sodexo UK and Ireland, said: “I am pleased to welcome Rob as our new CEO for health and care. With his experience in leading NHS estates, multi-site operational delivery and commercial experience, he is well positioned to lead the business and support our clients' priorities for safe, reliable and responsive services.”

Jepson added: “Having worked so closely with Sodexo over the past four and a half years at MFT, I’ve seen not only the strength of its business but also the genuine, family feel that makes it such a valued partner. Joining Sodexo’s health and care team feels like a natural step, and I’m excited to build on the strong client relationships Philip has fostered.”

Jepson joins Sodexo health and care

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