2 September 2016 | Jamie Harris

Sodexo’s UK regional chair Neil Murray is to leave the company, reports the service provider.

Murray joined the business in 2009 from GSH Group. He is leaving “to pursue opportunities outside the group”, according to a Sodexo statement.

Murray said: “After seven years with Sodexo, it is the right time for me to move on. I have had a very fulfilling career with Sodexo and have enjoyed working with a great team of UK and international colleagues.”

Murray is to be replaced by Sean Haley as regional chair for Sodexo UK and Ireland. Haley is also managing director of Sodexo’s service operations division. Haley joined the business in 2011, as part of its acquisition of Atkins’ asset management business.

David Bailey has taken on the role of CEO for Sodexo’s corporate services division, also vacated by Murray. Having been with the firm since 2004, Bailey has held numerous roles, including managing director of corporate services and global account director for its GSK account.