Alimentation Couche-Tard Names New Chief Executive
Convenience store operation Alimentation Couche-Tard has named Alex Miller its new president and chief executive officer effective September 6, 2024.
Currently the company’s chief operating officer, Miller will succeed Brian Hannasch, the current president and CEO, who is retiring. Hannasch will remain with Alimentation Couche-Tard as a special advisor to Miller and Alain Bouchard, founder and executive chairman of the board.
"Couche-Tard has only had two CEOs during its almost 45-year history, and we take this appointment extremely seriously,” said Bouchard. The board and I have been planning for an orderly and seamless succession for several years, and we have carefully assessed the process and possible candidates. It is important to us that our next CEO comes from within the business and fully embraces our values, culture, and growth-oriented mindset. For those reasons, we have the utmost confidence that Alex is the best person to be our next president and CEO."
"Working with Couche-Tard – its Board of Directors, leadership, shareholders, team members, and customers – has been the highlight of my career,” said Miller. “I firmly believe that we are just at the beginning of our journey to become the world's preferred destination for convenience and mobility, and I have full faith that with our engaged people and culture and long-term strategic plan, we will continue our incredible growth trajectory as we take market share and create lasting value."