Beyond Oil Appoints Joe Colligan as CEO of Beyond Oil USA
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 13, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Beyond Oil Ltd., a company dedicated to improving the safety and profitability of fried food, has appointed Joe Colligan as the Chief Executive Officer of its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Beyond Oil USA Inc. This move is expected to accelerate the company's North American expansion, particularly in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) and casual dining sectors.
Colligan, a seasoned commercial leader with over 30 years of experience, will take the helm on October 26, 2026. His extensive background includes 15 years at McCain Foods, where he served as Vice President of Sales, National and Strategic Accounts - North America. At McCain Foods, Colligan expanded national chain agreements and managed enterprise relationships with leading QSR, casual dining, and convenience brands. Prior to McCain Foods, he spent nearly a decade at Unilever Ice Cream, where he served as Vice President of Retail Sales - North America. Most recently, Colligan was Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development - North America at OSI Group.
Colligan's appointment comes as Beyond Oil Ltd. prepares to capitalize on its technology, which has been validated at commercial scale by major North American customers and has received vendor approvals. The company's solution aims to reduce health risks associated with fried food while improving food quality, lowering operational costs, minimizing waste, and enhancing sustainability.
"We are ready to accelerate," said Or.
Michael Nemirow, President of North America at Beyond Oil, will transition into an Advisor role to support the company through this next phase of growth. Nemirow expressed his confidence in Colligan's leadership and his belief that the technology can become the operating standard across commercial kitchens.
Beyond Oil Ltd. is a food-tech innovation company on a mission to help foodservice operators improve fried food across every dimension that matters: quality, health, consistency, safety, sustainability, and profitability. The company's patented technology integrates into existing kitchen workflows to improve frying performance and oil management, helping operators deliver more consistent food, strengthen operational control, and reduce oil waste.
The appointment of Colligan as CEO of Beyond Oil USA Inc. is a significant step in the company's strategy to expand its presence in the North American market and drive commercial growth.