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Toshifumi Suzuki
Suzuki Toshifumi
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Who is this?
Toshifumi Suzuki (鈴木 敏文, Suzuki Toshifumi; 1 December 1932 – 18 May 2026) was a Japanese businessman who was the president of 7-Eleven. Taking over after the resignation of James W. Keyes, Suzuki had been the temporary successor to Keyes while the search for a replacement CEO and president continued. Suzuki had been a businessman since the early 1970s, during which he brought the 7-Eleven franchise to Japan, and was the acting chairperson before his promotion to CEO and president. Suzuki resigned in April 2016 following a failed management reshuffle. He had served in this role since 5 November 2005. On 25 May 2026, Seven & I Holdings announced that Suzuki had died on 18 May from heart failure. He was 93.
Career
- 1932Born
- 2026Passed away
- Won Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Sakaki
- •Citizenship: Japan
- •Known as: entrepreneur
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