Director of Transformation

The Director of Transformation will lead value creation initiatives across Applegreen's US Travel Plaza business, reporting to the Chief Growth Officer. This new role is accountable for driving structured EBITDA improvement through a balanced portfolio of cost optimization and revenue growth initiatives, embedded across a multi-site operating environment.

What You Will Do

Lead and deliver structured EBITDA-driving initiatives with an equal focus on cost optimization and revenue growth. Identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact value levers across operations, commercial, and support functions. Develop clear value creation plans with measurable targets, timelines, and accountability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will combine analytical rigor, commercial acumen, and execution discipline to unlock sustainable value, while communicating clearly at executive level and influencing across the organization.

Requirements

• Strong track record in value creation, transformation, or performance improvement in a multi-site or distributed business.
• Deep understanding of cost drivers, margin levers, and operational performance metrics.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation programs with measurable financial outcomes.
• Advanced analytical capability, including financial modelling and data-driven decision-making.
• Foster a disciplined, performance-driven transformation culture across the business.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving change across complex environments.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels.
• Collaborative and influential, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around common goals.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing materials for executive audiences.
• High level of ownership, pace, and delivery focus in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to independently manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Hybrid position with three days per week worked in our Glen Rock NJ office location and two days per week worked remotely.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401 (k) with Company Match
• 20% Annual Bonus
• Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
• Education Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Pet Insurance