Seabrook Joins Global Partners as Chief Legal Officer

Company - People | Apr 11, 2025 | EIN

Global Partners LP, a prominent convenience store operator, has appointed Kristin Seabrook as its new chief legal officer. Seabrook brings extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and corporate governance from her 20-year tenure at Pilot Company. She will assume the role of senior vice president of legal transformation on April 14, before becoming the chief legal officer by January 1, 2026. Seabrook is expected to play a significant role in advancing Global Partners' growth initiatives, particularly in its fresh-food offerings and electric vehicle charging stations. Current chief legal officer Sean Geary will transition to a senior legal advisor to aid in the handover. The strategic recruitment underscores Global Partners' ambition to optimize its operations and seize growth opportunities in a competitive market.

Sectors

Convenience Store Retail
Legal Advisory
Energy & Infrastructure

Geography

United States – Global Partners and Pilot Company, the involved entities, are based in the U.S.
Massachusetts – Global Partners is a retailer based in Massachusetts.

Industry

Convenience Store Retail – Global Partners operates convenience stores, making this industry relevant.
Legal Advisory – The article focuses on the appointment of a chief legal officer, making legal advisory relevant.
Energy & Infrastructure – Global Partners' interest in electric vehicle infrastructure indicates relevance to the energy sector.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Global Partners LP	Target Company	Company	Convenience store operator appointing a new chief legal officer.
Kristin Seabrook	Appointed Chief Legal Officer	Person	Brings legal expertise from her prior role at Pilot Company.
Pilot Company	Former Employer	Company	Seabrook's previous employer where she was chief legal counsel.
Sean Geary	Incumbent Chief Legal Officer	Person	Stepping down as chief legal officer, transitioning to senior advisor.