Pluxee reinforces Leadership Team to accelerate the execution of its strategic growth - Seite 2

In December 2010, Manuel joined Pluxee Spain (then Sodexo Benefits & Rewards Services) as Commercial Director, leading restructuring efforts, process overhauls, and new business development for seven years.

Manuel then served as Pluxee Philippines CEO from August 2017 to August 2020, overseeing the entity’s transformation and the successful digitalisation of its products and processes. Towards the end of his mandate, Pluxee Philippines stood out by providing crucial aid to millions of Filipinos amidst challenging lockdown conditions following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In August 2020, Manuel transitioned to Bucharest to take on the role of Pluxee Romania & Bulgaria CEO. Under his leadership, the entity achieved 250% growth, finalised the digitalisation of all its services, and consolidated its position as the leading card issuer in Romania’s payment sector – all while playing a key role in supporting the implementation of social programs.

Manuel holds a law degree from CEU University in Madrid and a PDD from IESE Business School. A Spanish citizen, he speaks Spanish, English, Italian, and Greek.

Sébastien Godet, Chief Revenue Growth Officer for Asia, Middle East, Africa and Continental Europe

Sébastien Godet has been Pluxee’s Asia-Middle East-Turkey-Africa President since 2020 and a member of the Group Leadership Team since 2012.

Sébastien began his career in the retail space, occupying various Purchasing, Marketing, and Operations roles between 2000 and 2008 within the PPR Group (now Kering), which notably held Fnac, La Redoute, Conforama, and Kadeos.

Between 2008 and 2010, he held the position of Vice President BtoC, Marketing & Development at Accor Services (now Edenred), and of General Manager Purchasing, IT & Offer Marketing within the Altavia Group.

In 2010, Sébastien joined Sodexo Benefits & Rewards Services as General Manager BtoC in the Gift BU, contributing his key experience in product- and process-based innovation as well as business development. He was then appointed Gift Market President in 2012, joining the Group Leadership Team while expanding his scope to include the US and International Large Accounts.

In 2015, Sébastien moved to Singapore to take on the role of Asia President. He then returned to Paris in 2020 following his appointment as Asia-Middle East-Turkey-Africa President. In this capacity, Sébastien oversees Pluxee’s performance in 9 countries, driven by adaptability, strategic partnerships, and developing local talents.