Catherine Roe’s decision marks the conclusion of an outstanding career within the Elior Group, to which she has devoted more than twenty years of professional commitment, including twelve years leading Elior UK. Throughout this time, Catherine has embodied a style of leadership that has been both demanding and deeply people-focused, making a significant contribution to the transformation and reputation of the business. The company has achieved significant growth during Catherine’s tenure as CEO, both in terms of revenue and profitability.
To ensure the smoothest possible transition, Catherine Roe will remain with Elior until 30th September 2026 and work closely with Michal Seal during this time.
Michal Seal has established a strong reputation as a strategic, commercially astute and results-driven leader, recognised for building high-performing teams and delivering sustained business growth. Most recently, she has successfully returned the UK Healthcare business to sustained profitability through a clear focus on growth, client retention, operational efficiency and disciplined cost management.
Prior to joining Elior, Michal Seal spent more than seven years with SSP Group, where she has played a key role in driving market-leading sales performance and profitability via innovation, a relentless commercial focus and strategic brand development.
Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Elior UK.
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About Elior UK
Elior UK operates high profile catering contracts across the B&I, health & care home, defence, education, stadia and heritage sectors. It provides customers with a bespoke offer that focuses on great food, drink and customer service and couples it with the benefits that a large company brings. Elior UK is part of Elior Group which operates worldwide with annual revenues of €6.15billion.
For further information: www.elior.co.uk
About Elior Group
Founded in 1991, Elior Group is a world leader in contract catering and multiservices, and a benchmark player in the business & industry, local authority, education and health & welfare markets. With strong positions in eleven countries, the Group generated €6.15 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024-2025. Our 133,000 employees cater for 3.2 million people every day at 20,200 restaurants and points of sale on three continents, and provide a range of services designed to take care of buildings and their occupants while protecting the environment.
The Group’s business model is built on both innovation and social responsibility. Elior Group has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2004, reaching advanced level in 2015.
To find out more, visit www.eliorgroup.com
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