Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) is making a significant change in its leadership. Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Sean T. Geary will step down effective January 1, 2026, after an extraordinary tenure of guiding Global’s legal and compliance functions. Kristin Seabrook, the former CLO of Pilot Flying J, will join Global Partners as Senior Vice President of Legal Transformation on April 14, 2025, and will assume the role of Chief Legal Officer on January 1, 2026.
Kristin Seabrook led an 86-person legal team managing various business functions at Pilot Flying J, including mergers and acquisitions and corporate, trade, and regulatory compliance. Her expertise and business-aligned approach are expected to drive Global’s continued growth and transformation while ensuring that the legal function remains a strategic enabler of the company’s objectives.
Eric Slifka, President and CEO of Global Partners, expressed excitement in welcoming Kristin to the company and emphasized her industry knowledge, business acumen, and strategic approach to legal matters. He also highlighted her expertise in M&A, compliance, and corporate governance as critical in supporting Global’s strategy of acquiring, investing, and optimizing to identify growth opportunities, enhance operational capabilities, and optimize the portfolio to deliver long-term value.
The press release also expressed deep gratitude to Sean for his unwavering leadership and continued commitment to Global. Sean will continue to serve as Senior Legal Advisor, offering counsel to the leadership team to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing continuity.
Global Partners LP, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. The company operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. It also owns, operates, and/or supplies approximately 1,700 retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas.
As Global Partners undergoes this leadership transition, the company continues to embrace progress and diversify to meet the needs of the energy transition. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 2.8% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $47.13. For the full picture, make sure to review Global's 8-K report.
