ARKO Corp. announces CFO Don Bassell will retire

The company plans to promptly commence a process to identify a successor, considering both internal and external candidates.

ARKO Corp. has announced Don Bassell will be leaving his position as Chief Financial Officer by the end of 2023. Bassell has retired after 42 years in the industry.

The Company plans to promptly commence a process to identify a successor, considering both internal and external candidates.

“In sixteen years with the Company, Don has been a tireless leader and seasoned partner who helped ARKO grow, scale, and innovate from a regional leader into one of the largest convenience store operators in the country. As a leader, he has built a world-class finance department with a deep bench of talent, while helping guide the company through over 20 acquisitions,” said Arie Kotler, ARKO’s chairman, president and CEO.

ARKO Corp. is one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesalers of fuel in the United States, operating 1,530 convenience stores.