Winnipeg, Manitoba — Boyd Group Services Inc., announced the election of Robert Espey to its Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting and Special Meeting held on May 12, 2021. With years of experience under his belt, Espey will serve as the director of the Boyd Group Services.
Robert (Bob) Espey was appointed president and chief executive officer of Parkland Corporation in 2011. He has successfully led the evolution of Parkland from a regional independent into an international marketer of fuel, petroleum and convenience products.
“The Board has an ongoing commitment to renewal and to ensuring the Board has the necessary skills and expertise to support the growth of Boyd’s business. We look forward to welcoming and working with our new Board member, Bob Espey,” said David Brown, Independent Chair of the Board of Directors.
Espey has overseen a number of transformative acquisitions, including Chevron Canada’s downstream fuel business, the Ultramar business from CST brands, the expansion of Parkland into the U.S., and in January 2019 the addition of the Sol which expands Parkland’s operations into the Caribbean region.
Espey holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Royal Military College and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Espey serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Fuels Association and is a member of the Board of Directors of Parkland Corporation.
On behalf of the Board, Brown also acknowledged the retirement of Allan (Al) Davis from the Board of Directors.
“Al served on the Board of Boyd since 2005 and as Independent Chair since 2011. The Board appreciates Al’s sound business advice, valued counsel and all that he has contributed to the Board of Directors and to Boyd during the past 16 years.”
