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Seven & i finalising plan for CEO Isaka to step down, sources say

Seven & i Holdings , the Japanese retail giant at the centre of a takeover battle, is finalising a plan for its chief executive to step down, mostly likely to be replaced by its first foreign chief, two people familiar with the matter said.

Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, is reportedly finalizing a plan for its President, Ryuichi Isaka, to step down in the upcoming year, according to a Nikkei report on March 3, 2025. This decision comes amidst pressure from investors like ValueAct Capital, which has been pushing for a strategic overhaul of the conglomerate. The potential leadership change is part of broader discussions on corporate governance and strategic direction, aiming to address criticisms regarding the company's management and performance. The Nikkei also mentioned that the company might announce this transition as early as the next week, although Seven & i has not officially confirmed these plans.

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https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/seven-i-finalising-plan-president-isaka-step-down-nikkei-says-2025-03-03/