Rosalyn Darling

As the Director of Culinary Development at Sodexo North America, Rosalyn Darling co-owns and operationalizes culinary strategy and innovation for Sodexo’s catering segment and the Modern Recipe brand. Working closely with marketing, culinary, and segment leadership teams, she emphasizes sensory-driven innovation, connecting consumers with their food on a deeper, emotional level through the human senses, health and wellness, seasonality, and sustainability. Her ability to harmonize these elements has made her a trusted leader in the industry.

Rosalyn’s non-traditional career path has equipped her with a unique blend of culinary innovation, marketing, commercialization, and supply chain expertise. She has an in-depth understanding of the CPG commercialization process, from identifying opportunities to bringing products to market. Her approach is holistic, ensuring that every step—from white space exploration to channel activation—is executed with precision.

In addition to her strategic and operational roles, Rosalyn is passionate about advancing the foodservice industry through education. She shares her knowledge and expertise at national conferences and foodservice events, offering continuing education to chefs and the broader F&B community.