• CERAWeek
  • March 18 - 22, 2024

Bob Espey

Parkland Fuel Corporation

President & Chief Executive Officer

Bob Espey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parkland Fuel Corporation since 2011, has successfully led the evolution of Parkland from a regional independent into an international marketer of fuel, petroleum, and convenience products. Mr. Espey has overseen several transformative acquisitions, including Chevron Canada’s downstream fuel business, the Ultramar business from CST Brands, and the expansion of Parkland into the US and the Caribbean region. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Retail Markets. Prior to joining Parkland, Mr. Espey held a variety of senior management roles across a diverse group of industry sectors, both domestic and international, including President and Chief Executive Officer of Fishercast Global Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical) degree from the Royal Military College and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario.

Sessions With Bob Espey

Tuesday, 12 March

  • 11:35am - 12:35pm (CST) / -

    Retail Fuels Marketing: Back in fashion

    Panel Oil

    Retail fuels marketing is an integral part of the downstream oil business, but a cycle of divestitures and spin-offs has transferred large parts of the labor and capital elements, if not the brand, away from oil companies, notably the oil majors. However, there is renewed interest in “reintegration” and securing demand—notable in emerging and pre-emerging markets—for a future where demand plateaus.