Couche-Tard appoints new chief financial officer

Couche-Tard appoints new chief financial officer

LAVAL, Quebec — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has more than 8,000 convenience stores throughout North America, including 6,579 stores offering road transportation fuel.

LAVAL, Quebec — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced Claude Tessier has been appointed as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 28, according to a press release.

Prior to his new position with Couche-Tard, stated the release, Tessier, who is a retail industry veteran, was president of the IGA Operations Business Unit at Sobeys Inc. since 2012.

“I am excited to join the Couche-Tard family. Couche-Tard is one of the true success stories of Québec,” said Tessier in the release. “In addition to overseeing the financial, reporting and investor relations functions in Couche-Tard, I look forward to joining President and CEO Brian Hannasch in evaluating opportunities for further expansion under the new, global Circle K brand. I am thrilled at this opportunity to play a part in Couche-Tard’s continuing strategic growth and in reaching its goal to become the world’s preferred destination for convenience and fuel.”

In 2003, reported the release, he joined IGA as vice president, finance & strategic planning, of Sobeys Quebec.

Additionally, continued the release, Tessier spent more than 15 years in senior financial leadership positions with Fly Furniture, Provigo and Costco Wholesale.

“Claude has deep experience in large retail businesses and understands the reality of lean, [multisite] environments — including service station operations. He has a proven track record as the head of finance of a large, complex business and has experience with financing, acquisitions and capital markets in publicly traded companies. Claude is the ideal candidate to help Couche-Tard continue its strong growth and to continue adding shareholder value with us,” stated Hannasch in the release. “Claude’s extensive and relevant experience, combined with his solid leadership skills, will be an excellent addition to our already strong team.”

Couche-Tard’s network consists of more than 8,000 convenience stores throughout North America, noted the release, including 6,579 stores offering road transportation fuel.

You can find the release here.

You May Also Like

Autobell fundraiser benefits American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The carwash company donated a portion of its sales of its Rain Repellent Special wash.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The carwash company donated a portion of its sales of its Rain Repellent Special wash.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Continuing its two-decade partnership in support of the American Red Cross, Autobell Car Wash announced in a press release the company has donated a portion of every Feb. 12-25, 2024, sale of its Rain Repellent Special carwash, to the non-profit’s disaster relief fund, for a total donation of $12,696.

ZIPS features Razorback gymnast Jensen Scalzo in Car Wash Convos

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Meet the University of Arkansas senior in this episode in the second season of the series.

ZIPS features Razorback gymnast Jensen Scalzo in Car Wash Convos
Big Dan’s Car Wash opens first location in Southwest Georgia

ALBANY, Ga. — The site boasts a 150-foot tunnel, self-prep stations and 30 vacuums.

Big Dan’s Car Wash logo
Quick Quack celebrates Victoria grand opening with 12 days of free washes

VICTORIA, Texas — The new wash is the second of at least three planned Victoria locations.

Mammoth Holdings opens Silverstar Car Wash in Coon Rapids

DALLAS — The opening marks the 26th Mammoth location under the Silverstar Car Wash brand.

25th Mammoth location under the Silverstar Car Wash brand.

Other Posts

Managing employee relationships

Essential insights to ensure a thriving business built on trust and professionalism.

Managing employee relationships
MCA to host networking event

LANSING, Mich. — The event will feature Mark Fisk, a partner at Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications.

Mark Fisk, a partner at Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications
UNC’s Paulina Paris featured in ZIPS Car Wash Convos

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Paris joined the UNC women’s basketball team for the 2022-23 season after being ranked as the No. 27 player in the country.

Nothing but net in the latest episode of Car Wash Convos with Paulina Paris, UNC Women’s Basketball's star Guard, and her host Kaitlyn Schmidt.
Mammoth Holdings names Bethany Gillam chief people officer

DALLAS — Gillam will oversee talent recruitment and development, compensation and benefits, and all other aspects of human resources.

Mammoth Holdings names Bethany Gillam chief people officer