Tanya Cerniuk has been appointed CEO of Sodexo Canada. She spent nearly a decade with Sodexo Canada in business development roles, building a solid foundation in our operations, clients, and culture.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience, she is known for driving transformation, aligning strategy with execution, and strengthening performance.
Her career includes senior roles in food services, facilities management, and workforce solutions. Most recently, as country head for Adecco Canada, she guided a large national organization through transformation and delivered strong commercial results in a challenging market.
Cerniuk excels in aligning strategy with execution, simplifying operating models, and strengthening client partnerships. She brings a people-focused leadership approach, with a strong emphasis on engagement, accountability, and sustainable growth.
“I am honoured to return to Sodexo and to build on the strong foundation in Canada. What sets this organization apart is its purpose and its people. I look forward to working alongside our teams to continue strengthening our client relationships, supporting our communities, and delivering services that make a meaningful difference every day,” said Cerniuk.
As CEO, she will focus on positioning Sodexo Canada for its next phase of development, reinforcing its leadership in integrated food services and facilities management, and advancing its impact across the communities it serves.
“Tanya’s deep industry expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and strong knowledge of our business make her exceptionally well positioned to lead Sodexo Canada into its next chapter. We are delighted to welcome her back to Sodexo,” said Thierry Delaporte, CEO, Group & NORAM.
