Margot Slattery, Country President of Sodexo Ireland, was named Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite by Jean-Pierre Thébault, the French Ambassador to Ireland, at a ceremony at the French Residence on Ailesbury Road on June 8th. It is bestowed to reward distinguished civil and other achievements by French citizens and other nationalities. Margot’s role in promoting diversity and inclusion, as well as promoting the role of women in business, has been regularly recognised by her peers in the industry. Margot is also involved in the promotion of France-Ireland relations and has played an important role within the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce.