SODEXHO USA NAMES JEFF WILSON AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ITS HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIVISIO

GAITHERSBURG, MD, March 15, 2005 - Sodexho USA, the nation's leading provider of food and facilities management, announced today that Jeff Wilson has been named senior vice president for the company's Health Care Services Division. Wilson will head the division's overall human resource functions including recruitment, retention, training, management development and human resource administration.

Wilson, a 32-year veteran of Sodexho, assumed the role of acting senior vice president in 2003 following the appointment of Peri Bridger to the role of chief human resource officer for Sodexho, Inc. He began his career as a foodservice operations specialist and has been part of the Health Care Services Division's human resource organization since 1985, holding various positions including human resource director, director of staffing and recruiting, and recruiting manager.

“Jeff has been a valuable member of our organization for many years and we are pleased he will now serve as the division's top human resources executive,” said George Chavel, president of Sodexho's Health Care Services Division. “This is a very challenging time in our industry from a workforce standpoint, and Jeff's experience and expertise will enable us to successfully implement recruitment and retention initiatives that are critical to the future success of our business, as well as continue to expand our award-winning diversity and inclusion programs.”

Wilson will lead a national leadership team of ten senior-level HR professionals. He will also be responsible for aligning the human resources initiatives with Sodexho Health Care Services' brand position that will enhance service delivery, hiring practices, training and development of hourly and management employees.

Wilson holds a bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and resides in West Hartford, CT.

Sodexho USA (www.sodexhoUSA.com) is the leading provider of food and facilities management in the United States, with $6 billion in annual revenue and 110,000+ employees. Sodexho USA offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset management, and laundry services to more than 6,000 corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, military and remote sites in North America. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, Sodexho USA proudly serves as the official food service provider for the US Marine Corps.