Executive Changes in Convenience Retail Sector - Three major convenience retailers announced significant executive changes in October, highlighting a trend of leadership transitions within the industry [1] Murphy USA - Mindy West will become the CEO of Murphy USA on January 1, 2026, succeeding Andrew Clyde, who has led the company since its spinoff in 2013 and will retire at the end of 2025 [2] - West has been with Murphy USA since its inception, previously serving as executive vice president, CFO, and treasurer, and became the first COO in 2024 [3] - Donald Smith Jr. has been appointed as the interim CFO, having served as VP and controller since the spinoff and treasurer since 2024 [4] United Dairy Farmers (UDF) - Michael Ahmed has been appointed as the new CEO of UDF, replacing Brad Lindner, who is retiring after 47 years with the company [6] - Ahmed previously held the position of COO at Gorilla Glue and has extensive experience in VP-level roles at Tyson Foods and AdvancePierre Foods [6] TravelCenters of America - Debi Boffa resigned as CEO of TravelCenters of America after nearly three decades, returning to New Zealand [7] - Greg Franks, BP's senior vice president of mobility and convenience for the Americas, will serve as the interim CEO while maintaining his current responsibilities [8]
3 CEO changes lead October c-store executive shifts