Draft:Johnpaul Dimech

Johnpaul Dimech (born 1974) is an Australian businessman, and the President APMEA, Brazil & Latin America at Sodexo.

Career
In 2009, Johnpaul was appointed CEO Sodexo for Australia and New Zealand. During his role as CEO, Johnpaul worked on site undercover, as part of the Undercover Boss Australia series on Season 2 Episode 6. Under Johnpaul's leadership, Sodexo was awarded the prestigious 2015 Workforce Innovation Award by Australian Resources and Energy Association for the implementation of its mental health initiative, I Hear You.

In 2015 Johnpaul was appointed Sodexo CEO, Mining Worldwide, Energy & Resources. Less than a year later, Johnpaul secured a monumental ten-year integrated facilities management contract with global mining giant Rio Tinto in Western Australia, marking the largest contract in Sodexo’s history.

In 2017, Johnpaul was appointed Sodexo's Regional Chairman for Asia Pacific, with his role expanding to CEO Geographical Regions and Sodexo Group Executive Committee Member in 2018. During his appointment, Johnpaul played a key role in advocating for gender equality within the workplace, sustainability, and inclusive employment practices.

In 2022, Johnpaul began his current position of President APMEA, Brazil & Latin America at Sodexo.

Education
Johnpaul received a Bachelor's degree in Management from Swinburne University in Melbourne, and is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.