RICHMOND, Va. — ARKO Corp. has appointed Galagher Jeff as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective December 1. Jeff brings decades of financial leadership across major retailers and fuel operators, most recently serving as Murphy USA’s EVP and CFO.
Jeff’s background includes nearly 15 years in senior finance roles at Dollar Tree, Advance Auto Parts and Walmart, as well as earlier consulting work with KPMG and Ernst & Young. He holds engineering degrees from Mississippi State University and Northwestern University, along with an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
“Mr. Jeff’s tenured career in strategy and finance in multiple leadership roles, and his convenience store and retail experience, will augment an already strong ARKO team,” said Arie Kotler, chairman, president and chief executive officer of ARKO Corp. “As our business continues to grow and undergoes our multi-year transformation plan, we expect that his expertise will be instrumental in advancing our growth as one of the leading public companies in the convenience store industry.” Kotler also thanked interim CFO Jordan Mann for providing continuity during the search.
Jeff said he is excited to join the organization. “I see tremendous opportunity for the Company as it continues to execute on its multi-year transformation plan, supported by its ongoing channel optimization work and execution of organic growth initiatives,” he said. “I look forward to working with the entire ARKO organization to pursue long-term growth and enhance shareholder value.”
ARKO, parent of GPM Investments, is one of the nation’s largest convenience store operators and fuel wholesalers.
