Couche-Tard

Real Plourde, chief operating officer of Alimentation Couche-Tard, which runs nearly 5,900 convenience stores across North America, has stepped down from his role at the Canadian-based retailer.

Brian Hannasch, currently senior vice president for US operations, has reportedly been named as his successor.

Plourde is due to remain executive vice president and a member of the company's executive committee.