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New CEOs at Seven & i, Weigel's lead notable exec changes from May
This story was originally published on C-Store Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily C-Store Dive newsletter. While top leadership changes slowed down in May after a very busy April, there were still plenty of notable moves at the highest levels of some top c-store retailers. Additionally, the industry mourned the passing of Richard Slifka, chairman of Global Partners and son of the company's founder, Abraham Slifka. Richard Slifka, 85, held numerous leadership positions during his six decades with Global Partners. Here's a recap of some c-store executive moves from last month. And here's our executive roundup from April, in case you missed it. After announcing the move in early March, Stephen Dacus officially took the top spot at 7-Eleven parent company Seven & i Holdings after its annual shareholder meeting last week. The 64-year-old Dacus, the company's first non-Japanese CEO, served on Seven & i's board beginning in 2022 and was subsequently named lead independent outside director and then chairperson of the board of directors. He takes the reins as Seven & i commences its transformation plan and weighs a takeover bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard. In addition, 7-Eleven Inc., the company's North American branch, named two new vice presidents. Terri Micklin, whose departure from her role as president of GetGo Cafe + Market made headlines last month, is now the company's SVP of store development and facilities. In her new roles, she'll support the company's plan to open over 1,000 new stores in the next five years. Finally, 7-Eleven named Sembe Cole vice president of merchandising for its center store and seasonal product categories. Cole was most recently VP of the company's western franchise operations, a role in which he oversaw over 2,600 franchised 7-Eleven c-stores in the western U.S. He's also worked as VP of 7-Eleven's North Atlantic operations, director of operations, zone merchandise leader, market manager, field merchandising manager and field and business consultant. Weigel's has appointed Douglas Yawberry as CEO. The company has been without a top executive since the passing of Ken McMullen in 2021. After joining the company in 2008, Yawberry was promoted to president of operations three years later and has been Weigel's president and chief operating officer since 2017. While he hasn't been in the CEO role until now, Yawberry has been 'running everything' since the loss of McMullen, a company spokesperson said. Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores named Patrick McLean as its first-ever chief marketing officer. He now leads a team of nearly 300 in the marketing and customer experience departments and reports directly to Love's President Shane Wharton. McLean spent nearly two years at the head of his own marketing consultancy and has served as senior vice president and CMO for drug store chain Walgreens, CMO for TD Bank, vice president of digital brand strategy for Capital One bank, and in various marketing roles with telecom companies Verizon and Bell Canada. Shell named Colette Hirstius as president of its U.S. business, Shell USA. She starts in her new role Aug. 1. Among Hirstius's responsibilities will be spearheading Shell's mobility network in the U.S., where the company serves more than 7 million customers every day, Shell CEO Wael Sawan said. Hirstius joined Shell in 2003 as a production geologist and project manager. She subsequently took on numerous development and exploration positions, leading to her current role of EVP of Gulf of America. EG Group has appointed Erik Chalut as group chief legal officer. His first day is June 9. Chalut, who has 25 years of experience in leading public companies in the consumer industry, joins EG Group from grill maker Weber, where he had worked since the company launched its IPO in 2021. He's also served for seven years as corporate counsel for Kellogg Company, and worked for more than a decade as a partner at various legal practices, according to his LinkedIn bio. He will report directly to new CEO Russell Colaco. Recommended Reading Who is Stephen Dacus, Seven & i's new CEO? Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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27-05-2025
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Global Partners Mourns the Loss of Board Chairman Richard Slifka
WALTHAM, Mass., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) announces with deep sadness the passing of Richard Slifka, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Partnership's general partner, Global GP LLC. Mr. Slifka passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 85. A steady and thoughtful presence, Richard helped shape Global over more than six decades, growing the foundation of the business alongside his brother, the late Alfred A. Slifka, and serving as a consistent voice of integrity and long-term thinking. "Richard helped lay the foundation for what Global is today, working alongside my father with quiet strength and enduring values," said Eric Slifka, President and CEO of Global Partners LP. "He brought diligence, consistency, and a sense of purpose to everything he did, always putting people and community at the center of his work. He will be deeply missed." Richard joined the company in 1963 and held various leadership and governance roles throughout his career, including Treasurer and Director of Global Companies LLC and President of Global Petroleum Corp. He was elected Vice Chairman of Global GP LLC in 2005 and became Chairman in 2014. He also served as President of the Independent Fuel Terminal Operators Association, a past Director of the New England Fuel Institute, and brought valuable continuity to the board through his deep industry experience and institutional knowledge. Beyond the business, Richard was the quiet force behind much of Global's charitable work. He served on the board of directors of St. Francis House for over 20 years, the Board of Trustees of Boston Medical Center for 15 years, and a Director of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for over 40 years. His generosity and community spirit touched countless lives. Richard is survived by his wife, Rosalyn; his children, Amy and her husband Jamie, Karen and her husband Jeffery, Andrew and his wife Jodi, 6 grandchildren; and a legacy of kindness, steady counsel, and enduring generosity. About Global Partners LP Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. Through this extensive network, the company distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers. In addition, Global owns, operates and/or supplies approximately 1,700 retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, providing the fuels people need to keep them on the go at their unique guest-focused convenience destinations. Recognized as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies, Global Partners is embracing progress and diversifying to meet the needs of the energy transition. Global, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "GLP." For additional information, visit View source version on Contacts Sean T. GearyChief Legal Officer and SecretaryGlobal Partners LP(781) 894-8800Catie KernsChief Strategy and Transformation OfficerGlobal Partners LP(781) 894-8800 Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data
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27-05-2025
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Global Partners Mourns the Loss of Board Chairman Richard Slifka
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) announces with deep sadness the passing of Richard Slifka, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Partnership's general partner, Global GP LLC. Mr. Slifka passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 85. A steady and thoughtful presence, Richard helped shape Global over more than six decades, growing the foundation of the business alongside his brother, the late Alfred A. Slifka, and serving as a consistent voice of integrity and long-term thinking. 'Richard helped lay the foundation for what Global is today, working alongside my father with quiet strength and enduring values,' said Eric Slifka, President and CEO of Global Partners LP. 'He brought diligence, consistency, and a sense of purpose to everything he did, always putting people and community at the center of his work. He will be deeply missed.' Richard joined the company in 1963 and held various leadership and governance roles throughout his career, including Treasurer and Director of Global Companies LLC and President of Global Petroleum Corp. He was elected Vice Chairman of Global GP LLC in 2005 and became Chairman in 2014. He also served as President of the Independent Fuel Terminal Operators Association, a past Director of the New England Fuel Institute, and brought valuable continuity to the board through his deep industry experience and institutional knowledge. Beyond the business, Richard was the quiet force behind much of Global's charitable work. He served on the board of directors of St. Francis House for over 20 years, the Board of Trustees of Boston Medical Center for 15 years, and a Director of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for over 40 years. His generosity and community spirit touched countless lives. Richard is survived by his wife, Rosalyn; his children, Amy and her husband Jamie, Karen and her husband Jeffery, Andrew and his wife Jodi, 6 grandchildren; and a legacy of kindness, steady counsel, and enduring generosity. About Global Partners LP Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. Through this extensive network, the company distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers. In addition, Global owns, operates and/or supplies approximately 1,700 retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, providing the fuels people need to keep them on the go at their unique guest-focused convenience destinations. Recognized as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies, Global Partners is embracing progress and diversifying to meet the needs of the energy transition. Global, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'GLP.' For additional information, visit
