Circle K Ireland has appointed Ciara Foxton as its new Managing Director.
She will take over from Gordon Lawlor who will be taking up the role of Managing Director of Circle K Norway.
Ms Foxton will assume her new position on 1 January 2024, and will be responsible for leading the business in Ireland.
She has has worked for Circle K since 2018 and is currently Director of Finance & Real Estate.
Her previous roles include senior finance roles at Life Style Sports, Arnotts, Kefron, and Diageo.
"Our business is in a really strong position, and I am excited to build on the progress made in recent years, and further elevate Circle K's standing as Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer," Ms Foxton said.
"We will do this by continuing to meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve across Ireland," she added.
Ms Foxton said the forecourt and convenience retail sector has evolved significantly in recent years.
"It is important we continue to innovate and meet the changing needs of our customers.
"This means continuing to evolve our already strong offer across food, coffee, convenience, and fuel, with additional focus on progressing critical areas such as EV charging facilities, and sustainable and alternative fuel initiatives such as HVO and CNG," she added.
