Sodexo Attends the 2024 Sino-International Entrepreneurs Auto Valley Forum Unlocking New Opportunities for International Cooperation in the Automotive Sector

Wuhan, April 23, 2024 - Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, was invited to attend the 2024 Sino-International Entrepreneurs Auto Valley Forum and deliver a keynote speech .

The 2024 Sino-International Entrepreneurs Auto Valley Forum was held from April 22nd to 24th in Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone. Jointly organized by the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) and the Administrative Committee of Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone (WETDZ), the Forum, themed “Harnessing the Power of the Auto Valley and Building Global Connections”, convened Chinese and foreign entrepreneurs to share their cutting-edge insights on the automotive industry development. The Forum aims to further expand the international cooperation network, promote the stable and sustainable growth of automobile exports, establish an international automobile industry ecosystem of "Auto Valley", and accelerate the globalization and high-quality development of China's automobile industry. 

Ms. Isabelle HANNEDOUCHE, Managing Director of Sodexo Greater China, and Mr. Leon Lin, Director of Government Affairs at Sodexo, were invited to attend the Forum. During the opening ceremony, Ms. Isabelle HANNEDOUCHE, representing foreign-invested enterprises in China, delivered a keynote speech titled "Exceptional Service to support automobile industry in China". She shared her opinion on how to create new opportunities for cooperation between Chinese and foreign automotive sectors through innovative approaches when the automobile industry is rapidly evolving.

Since its entry into the Chinese market in 1995, Sodexo is now serving over 1.2 million consumers daily across over 950 sites. Aligning with its purpose to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all, Sodexo has provided high-quality catering and integrated facility management services to leading companies in and around the automotive sector. To meet the ever-changing market demands of the automobile industry, Sodexo offer tailored, sustainable and efficient solutions by innovation. Sodexo is committed to becoming a strategic partner of its customers, enhancing the business performance of automotive companies, and assisting them in attracting and retaining talent. 

As a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, Sodexo is dedicated to nurturing a collaborative approach with the leaders in the ecosystem of the automotive sector. Our primary objective is to drive high-quality development and enhanced experiences in this sector, while reinforcing Sino-French economic and trade relations to a new level through open communication and fruitful collaboration.

Left: Mr. Raffarin, Former Prime Minister of France, President of Fondation Prospective et Innovation, Co-Chairman of the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation
Right: Ms. Isabelle HANNEDOUCHE, Managing Director of Sodexo Greater China

 

Ms. Isabelle HANNEDOUCHE, Managing Director of Sodexo Greater China, expressed, "It is a great honor for me to represent the foreign-invested enterprises in China and discuss with all of you that exploring new opportunities for Sino-foreign cooperation in the automobile industry. As this year is the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China, Sodexo is more committed than ever to our "In China, For China" strategy. We look forward to deepening our engagement in the automotive sector, bringing our expertise to drive more engagement and productivity and finally contributing to the next chapter of Sino-French friendship.”