Board of Directors

Jean Bernier is a corporate director and has over 30 years of experience in the fuel, convenience store and grocery store sectors of the retail industry. He joined Alimentation Couche-Tard on July 30, 2012 as Group President, Fuel Americas and Operations North East, and served as Group President, Global Fuels and North-East Operations from March 15, 2016. He retired from the Corporation effective April 30, 2018.
Mr. Bernier previously spent 15 years at Valero Energy Corporation, an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. He was Executive Vice President of Valero Energy Corporation from 2011 to 2012, responsible for the overall operations of Ultramar Ltd, the company’s Canadian subsidiary, all of the US and Canadian retail operations as well as the corporate functions of communications, supply chain management and information services. From 1997 to 2011 he held a number of senior management positions with Ultramar Ltd. and served as President from 1999 to 2011, responsible for its overall operations, and Vice-President, Retail Operations from 1997 to 1999. Prior to joining Ultramar Ltd., Mr. Bernier was with Provigo Inc. for nine years and held a number of senior roles including Vice-President, Human Resources, Vice-President, Maxi, Provigo Distribution, Inc. and Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, C. Corp. Inc.
Mr. Bernier is currently a member of the boards of C&E Seafood Canada LP, since 2018 and TES Canada H2 Inc., since 2023, both private companies. He was a member of the board of CrossAmerica Partners LP from 2017 to 2019, the Montréal Economic Institute from 2017 to 2022 and served on the board of the Canadian Fuels Association from 1999 to 2012, including the role of Chairman from 2007 to 2009.
Mr. Bernier has a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor’s degree from the Université de Montréal.
Member of the Human Resources and Corporate Governance Committee

Karinne Bouchard is a corporate director. She is a member of the board of directors of Stingray Group, Inc. since February 2021 where she also is the Chair of the Audit Committee. She is also a member of the Board of the Sandra and Alain Bouchard Foundation, a foundation dedicated to financially supporting organizations that work in the arts and culture sector, as well as organizations that provide support to people living with intellectual disability to enable people to reach their full potential. Previously, Ms. Bouchard was the global head of treasury and treasurer of Alimentation Couche-Tard from 2013 to 2021.
Ms. Bouchard is a graduate with distinction of McGill University and has a bachelor’s degree in finance. She also holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Sherbrooke, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification, and an administrator accreditation of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).

Eric Boyko is an entrepreneur with two decades of experience with start-ups and has extensive expertise in business innovations. He is President, Co-founder, and CEO of Stingray Group Inc., an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, reaching 540 million consumers in 160 countries. The company completed a successful IPO in June 2015 and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (RAY.A; RAY.B). Previously, Mr. Boyko founded and was President of eFundraising.com Corporation, which became a leading player in the North American fundraising industry. In 2006, he was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. Mr. Boyko also sits on the board of directors of Intelcom and Trans-Pro Logistics, both logistics companies headquartered in Montreal. Mr. Boyko is proud to serve as a board member of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and also sits on the board of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (OSM).
A graduate with great distinction of McGill University, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in accounting and entrepreneurship. Mr. Boyko became a Certified General Accountant (CGA) in 1997.
Chair of the Audit Committee

Marie-Eve D’Amours is Treasurer of the Fondation D’Amours since 2018, a charitable trust helping several non-profit organizations with intellectual disabilities and children in vulnerable situations, where she oversees the financial management and strategy for deploying donations.
Ms. D’Amours has been developing her expertise in procurement, planning and management in various companies, (multinationals, large and SMEs) as well as in entrepreneurship. For more than 10 years, Ms. D’Amours attended the Board of Directors of Alimentation Couche-Tard, as an observer.
Ms. D’Amours has a bachelor’s degree in management from the Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal. She has her Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) certificate and is currently completing her accreditation her Certification in Society Governance at the Université Laval.

Janice Fields has served as President of McDonald’s USA, LLC, a subsidiary of McDonald’s Corporation, a fast food chain operator and franchiser, from 2010 until her retirement in 2012.
Ms. Fields has broad operational, financial and leadership experience from her long-standing career in the food industry, with particular expertise related to marketing, strategic planning, risk management, production, and human resources. During her over 35-year career at McDonald’s, she held numerous roles, from starting as a crew member to holding several executive positions within McDonald’s USA, including as U.S. Division President for the Central Division from 2003 through 2006 and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2006 through 2010, when she was named President.
Previously, Ms. Fields served on the boards of Chico’s FAS , where she was also Chair of its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, Welbilt Inc., where she was also a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee, Monsanto Corporation, Taubman Centers, Inc., and Buffalo Wild Wings. She is also a member of the global board of directors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Global Brand since 2012.
Ms. Fields has been named to Forbes’ list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women and to Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business list.
Member of the Human Resources and Corporate Governance Committee

Eric Fortin is the President of Kastellō Immobilier Inc., an investment firm specializing in residential real estate in Québec, a role he has held since 2018. With over 25 years of extensive business management experience, Mr. Fortin’s journey began at Alimentation Couche-Tard, where he commenced as a store manager from 1995 to 1997. Progressing through the ranks, he then served as Market Manager from 1997 to 2000, followed by Director of Operations from 2000 to 2007, culminating in his tenure as Director of Merchandising from 2007 to 2008. Throughout his career, he has successfully owned and managed multiple businesses.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Fortin is deeply committed to philanthropy. He proudly serves as Treasurer for the Fondation Lise et Richard Fortin, a foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, including aid for the elderly, itinerant individuals, and services for children who are survivors of sexual assault. Moreover, he contributes his expertise as a member of the Board of Directors for la Fondation de l’Hôpital Charles-Lemoyne, actively involved in fundraising efforts to support patients, professionals, and families of the hospital since 2018. Furthermore, Mr. Fortin serves as Co-President of La Cave à Vin des Philanthropes, an initiative focused on raising funds for youth mental health.
Previously, he dedicated his time and leadership as a Board member and Treasurer at Maison La Source Bleue between 2015 and 2022. This non-profit organization provides compassionate end-of-life care to adults with cancer or terminal illness.
Mr. Fortin is an alumnus of McGill University, holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree in marketing.

Stephen J. Harper is Chairman and CEO of Harper & Associates Consulting, which acts as a strategic consultant to clients around the world, providing advice on matters relating to market access, the management of global geopolitical and economic risk, and the maximization of value in global markets. He sits on the board of directors of Colliers International Group Inc., a Canada-based diversified professional services and investment management company, where he also chairs the Governance Committee.
Mr. Harper is a founding partner and Chairman of Vision One Management, a fundamental value-oriented equity fund that applies a private-equity investment approach to public markets. Mr. Harper also serves as the Chair of the International Democracy Union and international Friends of Israel Initiative.
Mr. Harper served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015.
Mr. Harper has received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics from the University of Calgary, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy from Tel Aviv University in 2014 and received an honorary degree from the Jerusalem College of Technology. In recognition of his government service, Mr. Harper has been awarded the Ukrainian Order of Liberty, the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service, the B’nai B’rith International Presidential Gold Medallion for Humanitarianism and was named as the World Statesman of the Year in 2012 by the Appeal of Conscience Foundation.

Mélanie Kau is a seasoned retailer and corporate director with more than 30 years of experience in creating customer connections. As a retailer she led Naturiste, a 67-store chain of natural supplements and vitamins, to renewed profitability. As President of Mobilia, the largest independent furniture retailer in Eastern Canada, she focused on building the brand and growing the retail network to its current size, with stores in Québec and Ontario. Ms. Kau sits on the board of directors of Gildan Activewear Inc., a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, where she also chairs the Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility Committee and is a member of the Compensation & Human Resources Committee.
Ms. Kau served until May of this year as Chair of the board of Aéroports de Montréal, and previously chaired its Governance and Human Resources Committee for several years. She is also currently the only independent member of the board of The Fertility Partners, a private equity backed company building a network of fertility clinics in North America, where she chairs the Human Resource Committee.
Ms. Kau is passionate about entrepreneurship. In her capacity as partner at K2 Kapital she is invested in several startups that aim to make a difference in the circular economy, targeting reusable consumption and sustainable packaging. She has received several accolades for her business acumen and entrepreneurship, including Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and the John Molson School of Business Award of Distinction.
Ms. Kau has a Master of Business Administration from Concordia and a Master of Journalism from Northwestern University.
Chair of the Human Resources and Corporate Governance Committee

Alex Miller was named President and CEO in September 2024 after serving as Chief Operating Officer since January 2023. Previously, Mr. Miller held the positions of Executive Vice-President, Operations, North America, and Global Optimization beginning in March 2021, Executive Vice President, Commercial Optimization since May 2019, Senior Vice-President, Operations and Global Fuels since December 2017, Senior Vice-President, Global Fuels since November 2016, and Vice-President, Fuels since October 2012. Mr. Miller joined Couche-Tard as Director of Fuels, Real Estate and Facilities in 2012. Prior to joining Couche-Tard, he was with BP Plc. for 16 years in a variety of operational, supply, business development, and strategy roles in the US and Europe with increasing levels of responsibility. This included eight years in retail across multiple channels in six different US markets across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic geographies. He spent a further four years in London, working in Strategy & Planning at BP Plc’s head office, and a final four years in Chicago working within fuel supply value chain optimization and business development.

Mr. Miller holds a BS in Business Management from Southern Illinois University.

Louis Vachon joined J.C. Flowers & Co. as Operating Partner in January 2022. From June 2007 to October 2021, Mr. Vachon was President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank. He was responsible for the strategies, orientations and development of the Bank and its subsidiaries. At the time of his appointment, Mr. Vachon was Chief Operating Officer, a position he had held since 2006.
From 2005 to 2006, Mr. Vachon was Chairman of the Board of National Bank Financial, the Bank’s leading subsidiary, and of Natcan Investment Management. He had previously served as Chief Executive Officer of National Bank Financial.
Mr. Vachon began his career in 1985 at Citibank and joined Lévesque Beaubien Geoffrion in 1986. From 1990 to 1996, he worked for Bankers Trust, where he was ultimately appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian subsidiary, BT Bank of Canada. Mr. Vachon rejoined the Bank in 1996 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Innocap Investment Management. A year later, he was appointed Senior Vice-President – Treasury and Financial Markets.
Mr. Vachon serves on the Boards of Capital Funding Group, Groupe CH Inc., Alimentations Couche-Tard, and BCE. He is involved with several social and cultural organizations.
Mr. Vachon holds a Master’s degree in International Finance from Tufts’ Fletcher School and a BA in Economics from Bates College. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA®.
Mr. Vachon is a Member of the Order of Canada, Officer of the National Order of Québec and Knight of the Order of Montréal as well as a recipient of the Global Citizens Award from the United Nations Association in Canada. He has been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Ottawa, Bishop’s University, Ryerson University and Concordia University. Mr. Vachon has also been appointed Colonel (H) of the Fusiliers Mont-Royal. In 2014, he was named CEO of the Year by Canadian Business magazine, as well as Financial Personality of the Year by Quebec business publication Finance et Investissement, a title he also received in 2012. He was recognized by the Portage Foundation as its Grand Philanthrope for 2014. Mr. Vachon was, moreover, one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2001.
Lead Director