“Visited 42 Countries” Phil Hooper's Inspirational Journey Career Path: HND Hotel & Catering Management > Management Trainee > Sales & Operational Roles > Communications > Corporate Affairs Director *“I have a real passion for travelling and can list 42 countries that I have visited"* My Story: I gained a HND degree in hotel and catering management before working as a management trainee at the Guardian Royal Exchange in London. I then did a variety of sales and operational roles. I have been with Sodexo for over thirty years, working in a variety of senior operational and sales roles. I am now the corporate affairs director, with responsibility for communications and the company’s client retention programme. As part of my role, I oversee all internal communications, the external positioning of the company and the development of the corporate responsibility strategy.

“Visited 42 Countries”

Phil Hooper's Inspirational Journey

Career Path: HND Hotel & Catering Management > Management Trainee > Sales & Operational Roles > Communications > Corporate Affairs Director

“I have a real passion for travelling and can list 42 countries that I have visited"

My Story: I gained a HND degree in hotel and catering management before working as a management trainee at the Guardian Royal Exchange in London. I then did a variety of sales and operational roles. I have been with Sodexo for over thirty years, working in a variety of senior operational and sales roles. I am now the corporate affairs director, with responsibility for communications and the company’s client retention programme. As part of my role, I oversee all internal communications, the external positioning of the company and the development of the corporate responsibility strategy.

Job:
Corporate Affairs Director - Sodexo

Advice:
“My experience of this industry has proved that the opportunity to get on is limitless. It offers a fantastic career for anyone with a drive to succeed and gives you the opportunity to work with great people from all walks of life"

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The Fun Stuff:

“I am an avid rugby fan and has been to the last two world cup finals"

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