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Robert Espey

Director at The Boyd Group

Mr. Espey was appointed President and CEO in 2011 of Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”) and has successfully led the transformation of Parkland from a Western Canadian regional independent into a leading international consolidator of convenience retail and fuel marketing businesses with operations in 25 countries. Mr. Espey has overseen over 60 acquisitions, including of Chevron Canada’s downstream fuel business, the Ultramar business from CST brands, the expansion of Parkland into the U.S., and in January 2019 the addition of the Sol which expanded Parkland’s operations into the Caribbean region. Previously, Mr. Espey served as COO from 2010 to 2011, and Vice President, Retail Markets from 2008 to 2010. Prior to joining Parkland, Mr. Espey held a variety of senior management roles across a diverse group of industry sectors, both internationally and domestically, including as President and CEO of FisherCast Global Corporation. Mr. Espey holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Royal Military College and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Espey serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Fuels Association and is a member of the Board of Directors of Parkland Corporation.