Henry Armour is the previous president and CEO of NACS. He grew up working in his family’s retail businesses, Armour Oil Company, rising to the position of vice president and COO in 1977. In 1980, he joined The Standard Oil Company of Ohio, where he served as manager of development strategies. He later founded West Star Corporation, which grew to include 59 NOW! convenience stores, truck stops and quick-service restaurants in the Pacific Northwest until he sold the company in 2004. In 1988, Armour founded Epoch Corporation, which operated retail enterprises in California.

He became president and CEO of NACS in July 2005, having also served as the association’s chairman in 2002 and 2003. Armour earned a BA in economics from Stanford University, an MSc in economics from the London School of Economics, and an MBA and PhD in economics from Stanford University.

In his current role, Mark is responsible for the strategic development of NACS Global.

Mark has more than 20 years of experience in research & consulting, with a focus on FMCG/CPG and Retail. Prior to joining NACS in late 2016 Mark worked in Strategic Product Development with the Nielsen Company in Europe, developing solutions for clients from the Convenience Retail, HoReCa, eCommerce and Tobacco industry. Prior to this Mark worked with the start-up USP Market Intelligence, setting up Germany's largest convenience retail panel, as well as with Combera (Advantage Smollan), developing Marketing- and sales strategies for FMCG companies, entering the convenience retail sector.

Mark started his career in the advertising industry, focusing on trade marketing and sales advertising in impulse retail channels, working with Dorland in Berlin and with Grey and BBDO in Duesseldorf after studying business administration at the University of Siegen and being trained in advertising consulting.

George is a seasoned specialist in fuels and convenience store sales, consulting, management, and retail operations with over 20 years of experience. He possesses in-depth knowledge of the evolution of the oil and gas market in China, including insights into infrastructure, demand and supply dynamics, pricing strategies, and industry developments.

With a robust network and strong relationships across key industry players—including National Oil Companies (NOCs), traders, retailers, end users, suppliers, institutions, and government agencies—George has demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage large-scale projects and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

A highly motivated professional, George is known for his diligence and strong work ethic. He holds an MBA and is committed to continuous learning and development.

George is the Director of APAC at NACS, where he brings his wealth of experience to drive growth and innovation in the region.