Winner of The European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards 2026
Judy Glover
Head of European Merchandising, Global Merchandising Team, Circle K
Judy Glover is Head of Merchandising Europe, responsible for setting the strategic direction and driving execution of merchandising across multiple European markets. With over 20 years’ experience in retail, she brings deep commercial expertise across grocery, convenience, and forecourt retail, with a strong track record of delivering profitable growth through insight‑led range strategy and disciplined execution.
Judy began her career in grocery retail at Tesco Ireland, where she progressed into the role of Buying Manager, building a strong foundation in commercial trading, supplier negotiation, and customer‑centric category management.
She later moved into forecourt and convenience retail, joining Topaz Energy Ltd (now Circle K Ireland). As Market Development Director and a member of the senior leadership team, Judy spent more than seven years shaping the commercial and customer proposition in Ireland. Her remit included assortment strategy, category growth, innovation, and the evolution of the overall retail proposition.
Three years ago, Judy moved into a broader European role, where she established and built a new team within the European organisation. In her current role, she works closely with colleagues across supply chain, marketing, operations, and brand to deliver customer‑relevant, locally optimised assortments at scale. She plays a pivotal role in translating consumer insights and market trends into clear, actionable merchandising strategies that support brand objectives.
Judy is recognised for her collaborative and pragmatic leadership style, combining analytical rigour with strong commercial judgement. With extensive experience in fast‑paced, multi‑market retail environments, she shapes medium and long‑term category strategies, drives transformation initiatives, and develops high‑performing teams across Europe, contributing to sustainable business performance and growth.
About Circle K
Circle K is part of Alimentation Couche‑Tard, a global leader in convenience and mobility retail, operating nearly 17,300 stores across 29 countries and territories and employing more than 149,500 people worldwide. Across Europe, Circle K operates more than 5,000 locations, serving millions of customers each day through a strong network spanning the Nordics, Baltics, Ireland, Poland, Germany and Benelux. Our European business brings together fuel, food and convenience retail, with a growing focus on high‑quality food‑to‑go, electric vehicle charging and best‑quality coffee, supported by the award‑winning EXTRA loyalty programme.
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