2025 Future Leaders in Convenience + Car Wash Awards winner: ENOCH TANG

“I love the convenience and gas channel because it touches the lives of everyone from our customers to our retailers, representing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. It’s a joy to learn, teach and grow with all of them,” says Tang, who became a founding member and co-chair of Canadian Tire’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee, which includes content for retailers.

“We’ve created an environment where people can be their best selves, find personal fulfillment and bring their unique attributes to make the organization great,” he says.

“This year, we’ve brought more of that thinking into our business strategies to drive more engagement from our home office and retailer groups. I’m proud of our commitment to create a place where people are seen, heard and understood.”

As the liaison between the real estate and petroleum divisions, Tang manages multi-year project pipelines by assessing new site opportunities, managing renovation and nine rebrand projects, ensuring site compliance, and working on capital plans. 

Jill Cutajar, manager of network development and facilities for Canadian Tire Gas+, describes Tang as hardworking and dedicated, and says when Tang joined a short-staffed team, he hit the ground running.

“Enoch has successfully opened the latest ONroute Gas+ fuelling station in Newcastle and is working on one that will open later this year in Ingersoll. He goes above and beyond to listen to retailer concerns and find ways to address them in a cost-efficient manner,” she says.

Tang says he enjoys working for a great organization and leaders who provide a lot of autonomy and opportunity. His biggest challenge was narrowing down where he wanted this career to go.

“It took time to reflect on who I am and how I fit into the organization to really generate momentum in building my career,” he explains.

“I now make it my goal to be a leader that guides others.”