Federico Gonzalez Tejera

About Federico Gonzalez Tejera

Federico J. González Tejera is an internationally recognized executive in hospitality, tourism, and business services. An independent director of Sodexo since January 2021, he brings the Board extensive experience in leading global organizations, strategy, marketing, transformation, and customer service. At Sodexo, he serves on the Compensation Committee, underscoring the company’s confidence in his governance judgment and his understanding of sustainable performance. As of 2025, he remains listed among Sodexo’s independent directors. He earned a degree in Economics from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and an MSc in International Trade and Finance from ESCP. He began his career at Procter & Gamble, where he held several marketing roles in Spain and later abroad. That early experience gave him a strong foundation in brand management, profitable growth, and commercial execution. He later became Deputy General Manager of Disneyland Paris before moving into senior hospitality leadership roles. Before joining Sodexo’s Board, González Tejera served as Chief Executive Officer of NH Hotel Group, where he led a major transformation program focused on operational turnaround, portfolio renovation, premium positioning, and profitability improvement. He then took leadership roles at Carlson Hotels and later Radisson Hospitality AB / Radisson Hotel Group, where he oversaw international growth and strengthened the group’s brands in a highly competitive market. He also served as CEO of Radisson Hotel Group based in Brussels and held board positions in other sector companies. His profile is particularly relevant for Sodexo because it combines leadership of complex, multinational businesses with deep expertise in transformation, customer experience, and cross-cultural management. His background in both fast-moving consumer goods and hospitality gives him a nuanced view of client expectations, operational excellence, and service innovation. At Sodexo, his contribution fits a long-term governance approach that balances financial performance, corporate reputation, and sustainable value creation.