Lindsay Ainsworth

Director, Business Growth and Transformation

Sodexo, Canada | 2022 – Present

- Lead national clinical nutrition initiatives across acute care, long-term care, educational institutions, and remote sites, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.

- Led the development and implementation of national menus, nutrition standards, and diet definitions, enhancing consistency and client satisfaction.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business development, secure new contracts, and retain key accounts.

- Oversee the successful execution of new site openings, redevelopment initiatives, and organizational transformation projects.

- Champion operational excellence by identifying financial growth opportunities and optimizing processes.

- Cultivated high-performing teams to achieve strategic directives and business results.

- Directed regional menu management and compliance for acute and long-term care facilities, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

- Led end-to-end project management for service contract plans, acting as a key liaison with client stakeholders to foster collaboration and trust.

- Enhanced retail operations by standardizing menus, implementing strategic pricing models, and deploying targeted marketing initiatives.

- Drove cost containment measures, improving food cost efficiency while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

-Implemented performance metrics for consistent evaluation and improvement.

• Created tailored nutrition plans for diverse patient populations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
• Delivered specialized inpatient nutrition care for general medicine and surgical units.