Sodexo and AstraZeneca win PFM award

Sodexo and AstraZeneca won the Partners in FM - Corporate award at the Premises and Facilities Management Awards.

Industry judges recognised Sodexo’s focus on continual improvement and operational excellence, which has helped the client AstraZeneca achieve its strategic objectives.

The judges found an impressive partnership underpinned by shared values and common goals, a high quality of service and very close working necessary in this massive change environment.

Sodexo was shortlisted in two further categories. Sam Scott, account director for BAE Systems, was shortlisted for Account Director of the Year, while Sodexo’s work with Northumbria University was nominated in the Partners in FM - Education category.

Neil Murray, CEO corporate services – Sodexo UK & Ireland, and chairman of Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “I’m delighted that our team and AstraZeneca won this prestigious award, it reflects our commitment to working closely with our clients and with awards like this we have clearly demonstrated how we have worked in partnership to achieve some great results.

“Congratulations also to Sam Scott and the team at Northumbria University for reaching the shortlist.”

Christine Haigh, supplier relationship manager at AstraZeneca, said: “We are delighted to achieve this industry recognition of our successful and rewarding partnership, and look forward to continuing to work together to support business success.”