Ciara Foxton, Circle K Ireland\u2019s managing director, has been promoted to senior vice-president of operations for Circle K mid-Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n
She acted as managing director of Circle K\u2019s Irish business for two-and-a-half years following a stint as the company\u2019s finance director. Foxton previously held senior finance roles in companies including Life Style Sports, Arnotts, Kefron and Diageo. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been a privilege for me to serve as MD of Circle K in Ireland and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time leading such a wonderful team of people,\u201d Foxton said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am proud of what we have achieved together, and the business continues to maintain a very strong position in the Irish market.\u201d <\/p>\n
While she was managing director of Circle K Ireland, Foxton oversaw the company\u2019s acquisition of several locations owned by convenience retail group Pelco in 2024.<\/p>\n
She was also at the heart of Circle K\u2019s solar energy agreement with EDF Renewables Ireland, which has resulted in all 168 service stations across Ireland being fully powered by renewable energy. <\/p>\n
\u201cI am excited to take on this new opportunity as we roll out the Circle K brand in key markets in mid-Europe,\u201d Foxton said. <\/p>\n
In her new role, due to begin next month, Foxton will oversee the ongoing integration of the Circle K brand and business in mid-Europe following on from the acquisition of more than 2,000 locations from TotalEnergies in Germany<\/a>, the Netherlands<\/a>, Belgium<\/a> and Luxembourg<\/a> in 2023. <\/p>\n