Russell Kidd, Former Director of Product Development (Retired), Circle K Stores
Russell Kidd is a veteran leader in the fuel and convenience retail industry with more than 44 years of experience, including 37 years with Circle K, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s private brand strategy. A founding member of Circle K’s Proprietary Brands Team, Russell led the development of more than 500 private label products from concept through launch across diverse categories such as tobacco, beverages, snacks, candy, electronics, automotive accessories, over-the-counter medications, and health and beauty. He retired in May 2023.