Meet Our Leadership Team

Belinda is the Chief Executive Officer for Sodexo Live! North America where she leads 20,000+ team members at more than 150 partner venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, including stadiums, convention and conference centers, museums, zoos, aquariums, ski areas, and more.

A proven international business leader with two decades of foodservice management experience, Belinda has a track record of successfully leading enterprise growth strategies through operational excellence, innovation and the development of high performing teams. Her background in food service operations leadership spans multiple countries including the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.

She’s held executive roles in franchised retail, quick-service restaurants, and the corporate services sector for companies including Famous Brands International (Mrs. Field and TCBY), Brumby’s Bakeries and Benugo. Prior to joining Sodexo Live! in January 2023, she was the CEO of Chartwells K12 School Dining, leading 16,000 associates in 4,400 schools across the U.S.. Today, she is a member of the Sodexo Live! Global Executive Committee where she works in tandem with Sodexo Live!’s international teams to ensure growth, collaboration and new levels of success.

Belinda grew up in Tasmania, Australia and graduated from the University of Denver’s Executive MBA program with honors, where she still serves as an Adjunct Professor.

Matthew is the Chief Financial Officer for Sodexo Live!, and brings more than two decades of experience as a high-performer to the team, with past multinational organization experience.

He’s a problem-solver with innate financial discipline and the ability to see pathways to improve profitability while always seeing the bigger picture. He’s served in many different roles, most recently as the Chief Financial Officer – USA Market for MSC Cruises. Prior to that, he served for 10+ years in multiple roles for Diageo, where he was responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, controls and more.

Matthew holds both a CPA license and a Master’s in Accounting. He earned a BA in International Affairs and an MIA in Economics from Columbia University, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

An effective and well-respected leader, Chef Carmen has been part of the team since 2002. He uses his more than 20 years of professional experience to oversee all parts of the culinary experience for Sodexo Live!'s North American venue partners. He's responsible for hiring, training and retaining talented culinary leaders, implementing programs to promote health and food safety, deploying corporate culinary standards and sustainability practices, and promoting the integration of area businesses throughout food and beverage services.

Chef Carmen prioritizes creating locally relevant and customized hospitality programs that feature tailored, best-in-class menus. He encourages collaboration and empowers his team with resources to deliver an exceptional guest experience every time. ​​

He has previously worked across a range of food and beverage outlets, including traditional restaurants, hotels, country clubs, convention centers and various sports and entertainment venues. He's also managed and cooked for major global and national events like the Formula One Miami Grand Prix, multiple Super Bowls and College Football National Championships, Final Four Tournaments, and much more. ​​

Chef Carmen is a summa cum laude graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Providence Campus.

Natasha brings more than 20 years of HR experience in talent acquisition and development, business partnership, compliance and labor relations, compensation and benefits, and HR systems to her role as Vice President of Human Resources at Sodexo Live!.

Since 2011, Natasha has specialized in hospitality, beginning at the Madison Square Garden Company and then Marlins Park in Florida where she was Human Resources Director. She has direct industry experience at the VP level, having led HR compliance nationally while driving enterprise-wide projects on HR solutions, equitable workforce management and DEI initiatives. She’s also acquired broad expertise across various sectors beyond sports, including technology.

Natasha holds a Bachelor of Science in HR Management from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University. She has been with Sodexo Live! since early 2024.

Sarah is Sodexo Live!’s Vice President of Business Transformation & Project Management.

With strong leadership skills, Sarah effectively manages cohesive operations for teams across North America, driving systematic and efficient organizational change. A seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology, non-profits, and public education, she excels in large-scale program development, financial and business process optimization, product deployment, and organizational structuring. At Sodexo Live!, she leads special projects, organizational strategic initiatives, and the central travel team.

Sarah's notable career achievements include creating multi-year plans for public school districts, leading major technology product launches, saving millions through financial redesign, and launching a joint business partnership that generated over $20 million in its first year.

A Colorado native, Sarah holds an Executive MBA from the University of Denver and an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science.

With more than 30 years of successful food and beverage operations in his background Douglas has served as a Food and Beverage Director, General Manager, and Regional Vice President in hotels and convention centers in Massachusetts, California, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Florida. He is our Senior Vice President, Operations overseeing premier convention center accounts in the U.S.

His achievements are based on steadfast alignment with proven operational principles; ones that pay close attention to emerging trends and value-added food and beverage concepts.

Corey leads operations for Sodexo Live! across Canada, boasting more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, accelerating business performance projects, and developing high performing teams.

With a remarkable knack for forging connections, Corey fosters strong relationships with both team members and client partners, underscoring his reputation as a collaborative and approachable leader. His track record of success spans diverse sectors, including stadiums/arenas, convention centers, cultural attractions, and more, attesting to his versatility and adaptability in navigating varied operational landscapes.

Corey has served in a similar roles within the industry, and he previously spent time with Sodexo Live! as the F&B Director the Niagara Falls Convention Centre early on his career.

Throughout his career, Justin has been, and continues to be, an influencer in the sports & entertainment hospitality industry. He has the privilege of serving high-profile dynamic venues like T-Mobile Park and the San Diego Convention Center where professionalism, responsible management, equality and innovation are the foundation for creating memorable guest experiences.

Justin is an enterprising, results-oriented executive who pays close attention to details. Importantly, his high professional standards, underscored by his proven knowledge of food and beverage operations help make contributions daily at premiere venues on the west coast.

Mike oversees Sodexo Live!’s Midwestern operations with over 20 years of experience in hospitality leadership. Known for his diplomatic style and results-driven mindset, Mike ensures operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and financial performance across key venues. He is committed to aligning with each client’s mission, infusing local culture into offerings, and consistently exceeding expectations through strong leadership, communication, and execution.

Kevin's career spans more than 30 years of passionate dedication to enhancing the fan experience and driving profitable returns through our collaborations. Currently he provides leadership and support to several Sodexo Live! sport partner venues including, Hard Rock Stadium, the University of Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee Titans, and other professional and collegiate sports partnerships. With a background as VP and General Manager at Hard Rock Stadium, Kevin has managed major events like the Miami Open, NCAA College Football Championships, Super Bowls, World Series, El Clásico, and Formula 1 Racing.

His success is driven by his comprehensive knowledge of event intricacies, unwavering leadership, and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence. Kevin ensures his teams have the necessary tools and support to deliver exceptional experiences to visitors, guests, and fans.

Kate has 20 years of experience in various integrated marketing, brand development and management positions in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on technology and innovation. She has extensive experience in field marketing, qualitative and quantitative market research and brand positioning.

She was previously the VP of Marketing in the campus hospitality industry where she led rebranding efforts and developed award-winning programs that drove client satisfaction and customer engagement.

Prior to that, Kate’s experience includes time with Oracle, where she designed and measured targeted digital advertising campaigns for the CPG industry, as well as more than 13 years at Sterling-Rice Group.

With more than 20 years of experience in various leadership positions, Topher enhances the way we approach future-facing technologies both internally and for our partner venues.

He previously held roles as the Sales and Marketing Domain CIO for Sodexo and as the CIO for Circles, the concierge activity, driving strong growth trajectory. He also served as Director of Software Engineering for Circles, where he oversaw integration, analytics and the consumer experience.

Results-driven, he strategically uses technology and innovation to solve complex business problems that align to accomplish greater goals. By finding ways to optimize and streamline processes and procedures using a collaborative approach, he ensures on-time and on-budget projects. In his role, he continues to seek out and learn new technologies to stay current with the always changing high tech landscape.

Teri Silvi is a 20-year sports and live-events industry veteran who leads strategic growth for Sodexo’s North America Sports & Leisure portfolio, driving market expansion and reinforcing Sodexo Live! as the hospitality partner of choice across sports and entertainment venues. A two-time recipient of Sodexo’s Winner’s Circle Award, Teri is consistently recognized among the company’s top business development performers. Beyond individual results, she plays a key role in shaping the future of Sodexo Live! as a selected global leader in SEED, Sodexo’s enterprise-wide strategic initiative, and SheLeads, a global leadership program sponsored by the Sodexo Global Advisory Board focused on developing women leaders across the enterprise. Previously, Teri held senior leadership roles supporting the commercial development of Circuit of the Americas, overseeing sponsorship sales, activation, and account services while managing a multi-million-dollar sponsorship and marketing portfolio spanning Formula One, MotoGP, concerts, festivals, and year-round private events. Her broader experience includes leadership roles at City of Hope, where she built cause-marketing and sports partnerships to drive philanthropic revenue for the global biomedical cancer research institution, and at the Southern California Golf Association, where she created the organization’s first comprehensive marketing, sponsorship, and advertising program in its 100-year history. Teri graduated Magna Cum Laude from Winona State University in Minnesota, was captain of the Women’s Basketball Team, and remains active in student-athlete leadership development. She resides in Austin, Texas.