Belinda Oakley
Belinda Oakley is the chief executive officer for Sodexo Live! North America where she leads 20,000+ team members at more than 150 partner venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, including stadiums, convention centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, ski areas and more.
A proven international business leader with two decades of foodservice management experience, Belinda has a track record of successfully leading enterprise growth strategies through operational excellence, innovation and the development of high performing teams. Her background in food service operations leadership spans multiple countries including the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.
She’s held executive roles in franchised retail, quick-service restaurants and the corporate services sector for companies including Famous Brands International (Mrs. Field and TCBY), Brumby’s Bakeries, and Benugo. Prior to joining Sodexo Live!, she was the CEO of Chartwells K12 School Dining, leading 16,000 associates in 4,400 schools across the U.S.
She graduated from the University of Denver’s Executive MBA program as cohort leader with honors and currently serves on the Board of Advocates for the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty as well as the Stop Hunger Foundation Board.
A native Australian, Belinda is married and the proud mother of two young daughters who keep her busy with impromptu dance parties and bake offs.
Education
Executive MBA, University of Denver
Academic Positions Held
Adjunct Faculty, University of Denver Executive MBA Program