McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Elery Sugarman as Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Innovation at United Pacific. Elery will drive the strategic oversight of United Pacific’s technological and innovative initiatives. He will be responsible for enhancing system capabilities, leading digital transformation efforts, and ensuring that IT strategies align seamlessly with business objectives to propel the company forward.
Elery brings a solid track record of IT leadership and innovation from his tenure at Blaze Pizza, where he served as Vice President of Information Technology. At Blaze, he spearheaded major initiatives that revolutionized operational efficiency and customer interaction, including the deployment of advanced POS systems and the integration of AI-driven service enhancements. His strategic vision and hands-on approach have consistently delivered substantial improvements in performance and customer satisfaction.
Founded in 1955 and based in Long Beach, California, United Pacific is one of the largest independent owners, suppliers, and operators of gas stations and convenience stores in the Western United States. Private equity-backed by Fortress Investment Group LLC, United Pacific is a prominent multi-billion-dollar retailer known for its dynamic and customer-focused approach.
Fortress Investment Group LLC is a leading, highly diversified global investment manager. Founded in 1998, Fortress manages $48.0 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2023, on behalf of over 2,000 institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate, private equity, and permanent capital investment strategies.
This executive search was led by McDermott + Bull Co-Founder and Managing Partner Chris Bull, Vice President Michael Sesker, Senior Executive Recruiter Allison Cox, and Research Associate Cindy Gomez.