The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has named Frank Gleeson as its next president and CEO, effective 1 January 2026.

Gleeson, former president and CEO of Aramark Northern Europe and 2018-2019 NACS chairman of the board, will succeed current CEO Henry Armour. He will be the fourth CEO in the association’s 64-year history, with all past leaders coming from the convenience and fuel retailing sector.

Armour, who has led NACS since 2005, will remain with the organisation after stepping down, continuing to oversee its international efforts.

Gleeson brings extensive experience in foodservice and convenience retail. At Aramark Northern Europe, he led more than 20,000 employees across 2,800 sites in the UK, Ireland and EMEA, serving around 1 million meals daily.

He has been active in industry organisations, serving on the NACS' international board for 19 years and the NACS board of directors for 11 years.

Gleeson said: “I am honoured to follow the successes of Henry Armour and excited to lead NACS, which has a stellar reputation both in the United States and around the world. Henry has been a driving force behind making NACS into a truly global organisation with members in over 50 countries, as well as developing its executive education offer, its leadership in moving the industry forward with new technology solutions like TruAge and THRIVR, and its advocacy on issues critical to our industry."

"I look forward to building upon these successes and the great culture that Henry has led at NACS and throughout the industry."