Seven & i Holdings hired former beverage industry executive Mauricio Leyva as 7-Eleven Inc.’s new CEO in July, ending a search that began after former CEO Joseph DePinto announced his retirement last December. Leyva officially took over Aug. 1.
His arrival marks a new chapter for 7-Eleven as the company works to improve its U.S. business, accelerate innovation and profitability, execute its North Star transformation strategy and prepare for a potential North American IPO.
7-Eleven’s CEO search was one of the most closely watched storylines in convenience retail this year. Here’s a look back at how it unfolded — from DePinto’s retirement announcement and the hunt for his successor to Leyva’s appointment and the challenges now facing 7-Eleven’s new leader.
