Forecourt retailer Circle K has appointed Paul Dixon as Managing Director of its Irish business.

Paul Dixon has been appointed Managing Director of Circle K Ireland, effective 1 August 2026.

Mr Dixon succeeds Ciara Foxton, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations for Circle K Mid-Europe & Asia.

Circle K employs more than 2,300 people and operates a network of over 420 locations across the island of Ireland.

Mr Dixon brings more than 20 years of retail and commercial leadership experience to the role, including nine years with Circle K Ireland. Most recently, he led Circle K Ireland’s commercial business, including its network of independently operated Circle K locations, fuel card services and bulk fuel supply operations.

Paul Dixon said that having worked across several areas of Circle K Ireland over the past nine years, he has seen first-hand the commitment of it staff and retail partners to serving customers and communities across Ireland every day.

“As Ireland’s market-leading forecourt and convenience retailer, Circle K has continued to evolve its offer to meet the changing needs of our customers, from food, coffee and convenience to fuel, EV charging and alternative fuels,” he said.

“I look forward to building on that momentum, supporting the continued development of our people, working closely with our retail partners and continuing to deliver great experiences for customers across our retail and commercial businesses,” he added.