Board of Directors

Jean Bernier is a corporate director and has over 30 years of experience in the fuel, convenience store and grocery store sectors of the retail industry. He joined Alimentation Couche-Tard on July 30, 2012 as Group President, Fuel Americas and Operations North East, and served as Group President, Global Fuels and North-East Operations from March 15, 2016. He retired from the Corporation effective April 30, 2018.

Mr. Bernier previously spent 15 years at Valero Energy Corporation, an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. He was Executive Vice President of Valero Energy Corporation from 2011 to 2012, responsible for the overall operations of Ultramar Ltd, the company’s Canadian subsidiary, all of the US and Canadian retail operations as well as the corporate functions of communications, supply chain management and information services. From 1997 to 2011 he held a number of senior management positions with Ultramar Ltd. and served as President from 1999 to 2011, responsible for its overall operations, and Vice-President, Retail Operations from 1997 to 1999. Prior to joining Ultramar Ltd., Mr. Bernier was with Provigo Inc. for nine years and held a number of senior roles including Vice-President, Human Resources, Vice-President, Maxi, Provigo Distribution, Inc. and Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, C. Corp. Inc.

Mr. Bernier has been a member of the board of C&E Seafood Canada LP, a private company, since 2018. He was a member of the board of CrossAmerica Partners LP from 2017 to 2019. He is also a member of the board of the Montréal Economic Institute and served on the board of the Canadian Fuels Association from 1999 to 2012, including the role of Chairman from 2007 to 2009.

Mr. Bernier lives in Westmount, Québec, Canada. He has a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor’s degree from the Université de Montréal.

Karinne Bouchard is a corporate director. She is a member of the board of directors of Stingray Group, Inc. since February 2021 where she also is a member of the Audit Committee, as well as on the Sandra and Alain Bouchard Foundation, a foundation dedicated to financially supporting organizations that work in the arts and culture sector, as well as organizations that provide support to people living with intellectual disability in order to enable people to reach their full potential. Previously, Ms. Bouchard was the global head of treasury and treasurer of Alimentation Couche-Tard from 2013 to 2021.

Ms. Bouchard also sits on the board of directors of FitSpirit, a Quebec-based not-for-profit whose mission is to get teenage girls to be physically active throughout their lives by providing the necessary tools and resources to schools with girls 12 to 17 years old. Ms. Bouchard also sits on the board of directors of the CQCD. The CQCD is an association representing the vast majority of retail and distribution companies in Quebec. Its mission is to represent, promote and enhance this sector as well as to develop resources to foster advancement for its members.

Ms. Bouchard is a graduate with distinction of McGill University, and has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. She also holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Sherbrooke, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification, and an administrator accreditation of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).

Eric Boyko is a global entrepreneur who has nearly two decades of experience with start-ups and extensive expertise in early stage business innovations. He co-founded Stingray Group Inc. and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2010. Mr. Boyko founded and was President of eFundraising.com, an e-commerce success story that became a leading player in the North American fundraising industry. Mr. Boyko was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2006.

Mr. Boyko’s passion for extreme sports and world travel fuels his drive for business excellence. He serves on the board of directors of Stingray Group Inc. and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. He is an active participant in many philanthropic endeavours and is a member of the Montréal Canadiens Children’s Foundation’s board of directors.

Mr. Boyko lives in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He is a graduate with great distinction of McGill University, and has a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in accounting and entrepreneurship.

Chair of the Audit Committee

Mr. D’Amours joined the company as a co-founder in 1980 and worked with his closest collaborators and all staff members to build Alimentation Couche-Tard into the business it is today.

He served in a variety of roles during his 34-year career, including Manager of Technical Services, Vice‑President of Sales and Vice-President of Administration and Operations. Mr. D’Amours retired from the company in 2014.

Janice L. Fields has served as President of McDonald’s USA, LLC, a subsidiary of McDonald’s Corporation, a fast food chain operator and franchiser, from 2010 until her retirement in 2012.

Ms. Fields has broad operational, financial and leadership experience from her long-standing career in the food industry, with particular expertise related to marketing, strategic planning, risk management, production, and human resources. During her over 35-year career at McDonald’s, she held numerous roles, from starting as a crew member to holding several executive positions within McDonald’s USA, including as U.S. Division President for the Central Division from 2003 through 2006 and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2006 through 2010, when she was named President.

Additionally, Ms. Fields serves on the board of directors of Chico’s FAS since 2013, as well as the chair of its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee since 2014, and on the board of directors of Welbilt Inc. where she is also a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee. Previously, she has served on the board of directors of Monsanto Corporation and Buffalo Wild Wings. She is also a member of the global board of directors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Global Brand since 2012.

Ms. Fields has been named to Forbes’ list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women and to Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business list.

Ms. Fields lives in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Eric Fortin is President of Kastellō Immobilier Inc. an investment firm focusing mainly on residential real estate in Quebec, since 2018.

Mr. Fortin has more than 25 years of experience in business management, including 13 years with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., where he started has a store manager from 1995-1997, then he became Market Manager from 1997-2000.  Afterward, he was appointed to the position of Director of Operations from 2000 to 2007 and finally held the position of Director of Merchandising from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, Mr. Fortin has owned and managed several businesses throughout his career.

Mr. Fortin volunteers as a member of the Board of Directors and is treasurer at Maison La Source Bleue, a non-profit organization providing free end-of-life care to adults with cancer or terminal illness, since 2015. Additionally, Mr. Fortin has been a member of the Board of Directors of la Fondation de l’Hôpital Charles-Lemoyne since 2018 and he also serves as copresident of the virtual auction of La Cave à vin des philanthropes which raises funds for youth mental health.

Mr. Fortin lives in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. He is a graduate of McGill University, and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing.

Member of the Audit Committee

Louis Vachon is a corporate director. Previously, Mr. Vachon was President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Canada from June 2007  to November 2021 and had previously worked at the Bank since 1996 where he held a series of management positions, including Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Vachon serves on the board of directors of Molson Coors Beverage Company since May 2012. He is also involved in a number of social and cultural organizations.

Mr. Vachon has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bates College and a master’s degree in International Finance from Tufts’ Fletcher School. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA.

Mr. Vachon lives in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ottawa, Bishop’s University, Ryerson University, and Concordia University. In 2014, he was named CEO of the Year by Canadian Business magazine, and Financial Personality of the Year by the business publication Finance et Investissement in 2012 and 2014. Mr. Vachon received the Global Citizens Award from the United Nations Association in Canada, is a Member of the Order of Canada and the Ordre de Montréal and has been an Officer of the Ordre national du Québec since 2019 and was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel (H) of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal