Wigley's appointment builds on Sodexo's continued investment in food and FM services for its corporate clients.
She brings within her over 30 years o industry experience, having held multiple leadership roles and with a proven track record in strengthening client relationships and leading operatonal excellence across workplace and hospitality services in corporate settings.
Commenting on her new role, she said: “Sodexo has strong foundations within the Business & Industries sector, talented teams delivering services to incredible clients and an exciting future.
"I look forward to meeting even more clients and working with colleagues across the business to build on that momentum, to continue to create high-performing workplaces for our clients, to strengthen our partnerships and to drive further growth within the Business & Industries segment."
Jean Renton, CEO of Sodexo UK & Ireland, added: "We know our clients choose Sodexo for our ability to deliver tech-enabled services that improve the workplace for their people and drive productivity.
"Janet joins Sodexo with a wealth of expertise across workplace services and building high-performing teams. Her proven leadership capabilities will be instrumental in delivering excellence for our clients operating within Business & Industries, and in supporting our wider strategic goals."