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ABOUT SODEXO | KELVIN

Serving the UAE
since 1984.

Sodexo was founded in Marseille, France, in 1966 with a mission centered on improving quality of life and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress of the communities it serves.

In 1984, Sodexo | Kelvin was established in the UAE through a joint venture between Sodexo and Kelvin Catering and Facilities Management. Today, Sodexo | Kelvin brings more than four decades of regional experience to organisations operating across complex and demanding environments.

Our approach brings together facilities, technical, catering, workplace, and support services within coordinated operating models designed around each client’s people, assets, and operational priorities.

Sodexo Kelvin UAE operations and team
OUR MISSION
Sodexo Kelvin mission and people
To improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate.
SODEXO | KELVIN AT A GLANCE

Four decades of experience.

4,000+ Employees
38 Nationalities
100+ Clients
35M Meals served annually
2,000 m² Centralised warehouse
1984 Established in the UAE
OUR INTEGRATED SERVICE PORTFOLIO

More than individual services. One coordinated operating model.

Sodexo | Kelvin brings together a broad portfolio of facility, workplace, technical and food services to support complex operating environments.

WHAT DEFINES OUR APPROACH

Built around people,their values, and
service that lasts.

01

Quality of Life-Led Service Model

Supporting wellbeing, workplace experience, and productive environments.

02

Integrated Service Delivery

Coordinating multiple services through one accountable operating model.

03

Efficient & Sustainable Operations

Using data, resource optimisation, and continuous improvement to improve performance.

SAFETY, QUALITY & RESPONSIBILITY

Standards embedded in how we operate.

Sodexo Kelvin safety and quality operations

Safety, quality, and responsible operations are fundamental to our service delivery.

65M+ Hours worked without a Lost Time Injury
0.00 FY26 YTD Lost Time Injury Rate reported in the company capability presentation

Sodexo | Kelvin also applies established quality, health, safety, environmental, food-safety, and facilities-management standards across its operations.

OUR VALUES

The principles behind how we work.

Sodexo | Kelvin's values is built around three core values.

01

Service Spirit

Putting service at the centre of every interaction.

02

Team Spirit

Working together across teams, clients, and communities.

03

Spirit of Progress

Continuously looking for better ways to serve and operate.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Experienced leadership guiding our UAE operations.

Hassene Ben Thabet

Hassene Ben Thabet

Managing Director

Leadership Team
Mitchell VanWyk

Mitchell VanWyk

Finance Director

Joe Fernando

Joe Fernando

HR Director

Neel Fair

Neil Fair

Business Development Director

Chadi Bouchebl

Chadi Bouchebl

Supply Chain Director


CERTIFICATIONS

Standards that strengthen trust, quality and performance.

One coordinated approach for complex operating environments.

From infrastructure to everyday services, Sodexo | Kelvin brings multiple capabilities together through one coordinated approach.

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