Sean Geary is the dynamic Chief Legal Officer at Global Partners, where he leads a multifaceted team responsible for legal affairs, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), and fuel compliance. As a key member of Global’s executive team, Geary is instrumental in shaping the company’s strategic direction and navigating complex legal landscapes.
Since joining Global in 2005, Geary has leveraged his extensive experience from top law firms to drive significant advancements within the company. He initially took on the role of Deputy General Counsel and Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, where he played a pivotal role in strategic growth initiatives, closing more than 30 acquisitions totaling more than $3BB, including all but four of Global’s currently owned and leased terminals and effectively all of Global’s 1,700 owned, operated, and/or supplied retail locations. In 2021, he was appointed Acting General Counsel, further demonstrating his leadership and legal acumen.
Since 1994, Sean has been a dedicated volunteer with Christmas in the City, Inc., a Boston-based charity supporting children and families facing homelessness, managing the Toy Room from 1997 to 2019 and serving on the Board of Directors since 2021. He has also been involved with the Scouts BSA program since 2006, currently acting as a merit badge counselor and mentor for Eagle Scout candidates in Dedham, MA.