Alain Bouchard

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board

In the 42 years since founding Couche-Tard, I have never been prouder than I am this year. I was dreaming of seeing such a day when we would be recognized for our culture of empowerment and focus on our people. ACT was named to Forbes’ 2021 list of the ‘’World’s Best Employers. That was soon followed by ACT receiving the 2022 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. How did we grow from one store into this great global company? By remaining steadfast in our focus on the business and doing the right thing for our people and our customers.

Brian Hannasch

President and Chief Executive Officer

By following the Values We Live By, we had record-breaking financial success, innovated for the future of convenience, grew our fresh food program, and expanded our Circle K fuel brand and mobility footprint. All the while, our people remained at the heart of our culture, and this year we renewed our commitment to our frontline workers and customers, putting operations first. I want to say thank you to all our team members, customers, and shareholders for working together with us as One Team, taking ownership, doing the right thing, and playing to win.

Vision

To become the world's preferred destination for convenience and mobility.

Mission

To make our customers' lives a little easier
every day

Our Journey So Far

Our company has a rich history spanning over 40 years. Here are some of the key events that made Alimentation Couche-Tard the retail leader it is today.

Opening of our first store in Laval, QC, Canada

1980

Opening of our first store in Laval, QC, Canada

Entry in the United States

2001

Entry in the United States

Purchase of the Circle K Corporation

2003

Purchase of the Circle K Corporation

Expansion into Europe

2012

Expansion into Europe

Launch of our global Circle K brand

2015

Launch of our global Circle K brand

Acquisition of The Pantry Inc.

2015

Acquisition of The Pantry Inc.

Acquisition of Topaz, a leading retailer in Ireland

2016

Acquisition of Topaz, a leading retailer in Ireland

Growth in Ontario and Québec with Esso-branded sites

2016

Growth in Ontario and Québec with Esso-branded sites

Acquisition of CST Brands and Holiday Stationstores in the U.S.

2017

Acquisition of CST Brands and Holiday Stationstores in the U.S.

Acquisition in Asia of corporate stores in Hong Kong and Macau

2020

Acquisition in Asia of corporate stores in Hong Kong and Macau