ARKO Corp. Appoints Galagher Jeff as Chief Financial Officer
Rhea-AI Summary
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
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ARKO declined 0.63%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
ARKO gained 0.2% while key peers were mixed: ODP up 0.04%, HZO down 0.96%, BWMX down 1.87%, WOOF down 1.92%, FLWS down 9.12%, suggesting a company-specific reaction to the CFO appointment.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 01 | CFO appointment | Positive | -0.6% | Named Galagher Jeff as Executive Vice President and CFO. |
| Nov 17 | Strategic partnership | Positive | -4.3% | Announced MOU with Apollo Power for solar systems at ARKO sites. |
| Nov 05 | Earnings results | Positive | +2.9% | Reported Q3 2025 with higher net income and strong margins. |
| Oct 22 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +5.9% | Scheduled Q3 2025 earnings release and conference call date. |
| Oct 09 | Interim CFO named | Neutral | -5.0% | Appointed Jordan Mann as Interim Chief Financial Officer. |
Recent news often showed divergence: strategic and management updates frequently saw price moves opposite to the generally positive or neutral tone, while earnings results aligned more closely with market reaction.
Over the last few months, ARKO announced multiple finance-leadership changes, including appointing Jordan Mann as Interim CFO on Oct 09, 2025 and now naming Galagher Jeff as permanent CFO effective Dec 01, 2025. Strategic initiatives included a planned solar deployment partnership with Apollo Power and a Q3 2025 earnings report showing higher net income and solid margins. Past management and partnership headlines often saw negative next-day moves, while earnings and results-related news were better received.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement detailed ARKO’s appointment of Galagher Jeff as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2025, bringing Fortune 200 CFO and extensive retail finance experience. It followed an interim CFO period and ties directly into ARKO’s multi-year transformation and organic growth plans. In reviewing this change, investors may focus on how the new CFO’s background supports capital allocation, margin initiatives and execution of prior strategic commitments outlined in recent earnings and partnership updates.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
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
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
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ARKO Corp.
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