Winner of The European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards
Ciara Foxton
Managing Director
Circle K Ireland
Ciara joined Circle K in January 2018 as Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. In April 2021 she was promoted to Director of Finance & Real Estate, and in January 2024 was appointed to her current role as MD of Circle K in Ireland.
In her role as MD, Ciara is responsible for the delivery of the company’s strategy in Ireland and oversees all areas of Circle K’s Irish operations.
Prior to Circle K, Ciara built her career in Finance across several indigenous Irish retailers.
Ciara holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
She also holds a diploma and certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Chartered Directors.
About Circle K
Circle K Ireland, part of the global fuel and convenience store brand Circle K, is the leading fuel and convenience retailer in Ireland. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring consistency of quality and service at every one of our sites and deliver the very best value to our customers. Our mission is to ‘Make our customers’ lives a little easier every day’.
With over 2,200 employees, Circle K’s retail network is made up of over 420 stations across the island of Ireland. Of these stations, 170 are owned by Circle K and 250 are owned by independent retail partners. Circle K also operates 10 standalone convenience retail stores across Dublin.
In Ireland, Circle K serves about 1.5 million customers per week. The Circle K product offering includes Circle K’s miles and milesPLUS fuels, Circle K’s own specialty coffee – Circle K Coffee, an extensive food range including a deli menu, freshly pre-prepared sandwiches and salads and refreshments alongside broader convenience offerings.
The wider Circle K forecourt offering includes, EV charging facilities, milesBIO HVO100 an alternative fuel to standard diesel, compressed Natural Gas (CNG/bioCNG) solutions for the freight and haulage sectors, extensive carwash facilities, and wider service offerings.
The company also operates a large commercial fuels business, with over 20 depots and two owned terminals across the country.
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