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Arti Mala

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Global Head of Digital Food Products and Experience at Sodexo
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Arti Mala is the Global Head of Digital Food Products and Experience at Sodexo, where she shapes the companys global digital food portfolio. Her expertise lies in creating connected, omni-channel experiences. She holds both an MBA and a Bachelors degree from the University of Marylands Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Outside of her corporate role, she describes herself as a part-tech nerd and part-creative. She actively advises consumer product startups on new product development, brand, and marketing. Her posts suggest a passion for travel, food, and her alma mater, the University of Maryland.

Unique fact: Arti is the founder of First Seed Foods, a CPG e-commerce brand that shipped better-for-you meals nationwide.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Digital Food Products and Experience
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Digital Food Experience
Her current role at Sodexo focuses on delivering a connected, omni-channel experience to enhance consumer engagement through personalization and simplicity.
Startup Advising
She dedicates time to advising consumer product startups on new product development, branding, and marketing strategies.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Global Head of Digital Food Products and Experience
Sodexo
12-2025
Advisor
First Seed Foods
3-2022 - 12-2025
Founder
First Seed Foods
9-2020 - 2-2022
Director, Head of Product and Customer Experience, Airport Lounge Network
Capital One
7-2018 - 8-2020
Director, New Product Strategy, Small Business Card
Capital One
In the press

Media appearances

Sodexo CEO Thierry Delaporte announces new Global Executive Team. Featured in Sodexo Newsroom
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India’s Growing Role in Sodexo’s Global Tech and Digital Strategy. Featured in Express Computer
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Bachelor's degree
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
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