ARKO Corp. Appoints Galagher Jeff as Chief Financial Officer

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ARKO Corp (Nasdaq: ARKO) appointed Galagher Jeff as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Mr. Jeff joins from Murphy USA, where he most recently served as EVP and CFO, and brings prior senior finance roles at Dollar Tree, Advance Auto Parts, Walmart, KPMG and Ernst & Young. ARKO said Jeff will support its multi-year transformation plan, channel optimization and organic growth initiatives. Jordan Mann served as interim CFO and will continue supporting the transition.

Positive

• CFO appointment effective December 1, 2025
• Former Murphy USA CFO brings public-company finance experience
• 15+ years senior retail finance experience at multiple retailers
• Interim CFO Jordan Mann providing a seamless transition

Negative

• CFO change introduces short-term leadership transition risk

Jeff is a Seasoned Financial Leader with Significant Industry Experience

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the “Company”), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators and fuel wholesalers in the United States, today announced that the Company has appointed Galagher Jeff as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025.

Mr. Jeff joins ARKO following a distinguished career as a Fortune 200 Chief Financial Officer and Finance and Strategy Executive. Most recently, Jeff served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Murphy USA, Inc. Prior to that, he spent nearly 15 years in senior and executive finance roles with leading retailers, including Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Walmart Stores, Inc., in addition to a decade-long career in finance and strategy consulting at organizations including KPMG and Ernst & Young. Mr. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University, a Master of Science in Engineering from McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, and a Master in Business Administration from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University.

“Mr. Jeff’s tenured career in strategy and finance in multiple leadership roles, and his convenience store and retail experience, will augment an already strong ARKO team,” said Arie Kotler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ARKO Corp. “As our business continues to grow and undergoes our multi-year transformation plan, we expect that his expertise will be instrumental in advancing our growth as one of the leading public companies in the convenience store industry. We’re grateful to Jordan Mann, who has served as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, for successfully providing a seamless transition for the Company during our CFO search, and for continuing to be an integral part of our leadership team to drive our strategic and financial priorities and supporting Galagher as he joins the ARKO family.”

“I am honored to join the ARKO team,” said Galagher. “I see tremendous opportunity for the Company as it continues to execute on its multi-year transformation plan, supported by its ongoing channel optimization work and execution of organic growth initiatives. I look forward to working with the entire ARKO organization to pursue long-term growth and enhance shareholder value.”

About ARKO Corp.

ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is a Fortune 500 company that owns 100% of GPM Investments, LLC and is one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesalers of fuel in the United States. Based in Richmond, VA, our highly recognizable Family of Community Brands offers delicious, prepared foods, beer, snacks, candy, hot and cold beverages, and multiple popular quick serve restaurant brands. We operate in four reportable segments: retail, which includes convenience stores selling merchandise and fuel products to retail customers; wholesale, which supplies fuel to independent dealers and consignment agents; fleet fueling, which includes the operation of proprietary and third-party cardlock locations, and issuance of proprietary fuel cards that provide customers access to a nationwide network of fueling sites; and GPM Petroleum, which sells and supplies fuel to our retail and wholesale sites and charges a fixed fee, primarily to our fleet fueling sites. To learn more about GPM stores, visit: www.gpminvestments.com. To learn more about ARKO, visit: www.arkocorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the Company’s expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying its expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “accretive,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “guidance,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things, changes in economic, business and market conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock and warrants on the Nasdaq Stock Market; changes in its strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; expansion plans and opportunities; changes in the markets in which it competes; changes in applicable laws or regulations, including those relating to environmental matters; market conditions and global and economic factors beyond its control; the success of the Company’s transformation plan, including the dealerization of retail stores; and the outcome of any known or unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Media Contact
Jordan Mann
ARKO Corp.
investors@gpminvestments.com

Investor Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
ARKO@elevate-ir.com

FAQ

When did ARKO (ARKO) appoint Galagher Jeff as CFO?

Galagher Jeff was appointed Executive Vice President and CFO effective December 1, 2025.

What experience does ARKO CFO Galagher Jeff have prior to joining ARKO (ARKO)?

He most recently served as EVP and CFO of Murphy USA and held senior finance roles at Dollar Tree, Advance Auto Parts, Walmart, KPMG and Ernst & Young.

How will ARKO (ARKO) describe the CFO's role in company strategy?

The company said Jeff will support its multi-year transformation plan, channel optimization and organic growth initiatives.

Who covered CFO duties at ARKO before Galagher Jeff (ARKO) joined?

Jordan Mann served as interim Chief Financial Officer and will continue to support the leadership team during the transition.

Does the ARKO (ARKO) announcement include financial guidance or targets tied to the CFO appointment?

No financial guidance or specific targets were disclosed in the announcement.