Sodexo’s Head Of Quality & Compliance Appointed As CQI Chartered Fellow

Chris Achillea FCQI, head of quality and compliance, Sodexo UK and Ireland Coinciding with World Quality Week (6th‑10th Nov), Sodexo is proud to announce Chris Achillea, head of quality and compliance for the UK & Ireland, has been appointed a fellow of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).

The CQI Fellowship aims at recognising professionals in the industry who have demonstrated high levels of achievements and made significant contributions to the profession.

Chris was appointed a CQI Chartered Fellow in October 2023 following a rigorous application process documenting the excellent work, skills, qualifications and CPD needed to achieve the gold standard of the profession and validated by industry peers.

To become a Chartered Fellow, applicants must have been CQI members for a minimum of two years, demonstrating their own career development as well as others, through voluntary contributions to the objectives of quality, thought leadership and mentoring.

Chris Achillea, FCQI, Head of Quality and Compliance, Sodexo, UK & Ireland said: The CQI’s reputation is second to none so to receive the fellowship is an accomplishment that I am immensely proud of. Becoming a Chartered Fellow will enable to me to help expand and share my knowledge around best practices, the latest developments and advancements in quality practices.”



Sean Haley, CEO Sodexo, UK & Ireland added: “At Sodexo, we’re always encouraging our employees to develop their skills so they can discover their potential and thrive. Chris’ achievement is a testament to his commitment to improving quality principles and methods enabling us as a business to meet changing customer expectations faster, more economically, and sustainably.

“At Sodexo we recognise that quality management isn't only about designing and improving the quality of products and services, but also about the methods an organisation uses to deliver them to its clients and customers.”

Led by the CQI, World Quality Week raises awareness of the importance of the quality management profession, and helps businesses focus on their competitive potential to improve productivity, safety, economy and sustainability inefficiencies.