Takeshi Niinami | |
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新浪 剛史 | |
 Takeshi Niinami in 2024 at the Prime Minister's Official Residence | |
| Born | January 30, 1959 |
| Education | Keio University, Stanford University, Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | President and CEO of Japanese drinks company Suntory 2014-2025 |
Takeshi Niinami (新浪 剛史 (Niinami Takeshi); born 30 January 1959 in Yokohama) is a Japanese business executive, who was president, CEO and representative director of Suntory from 2014 until his resignation in September 2025.[1][2][3] Suntory is the largest alcoholic beverage maker in Japan, and holds the brands Yamazaki and Jim Beam in its portfolio.
Early life and education
[edit]Niinami studied economics at Stanford University and Keio University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1981.[4] In 1991, he earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.[5]
Career
[edit]In 1981, he began his career at Mitsubishi Corporation.[6]
In 1995, he was appointed CEO of the Sodex Corporation he founded (currently LEOC Co),[7] a joint venture between Mitsubishi and Sodexo (formerly Sodexho Alliance) from France in the field of hospital catering. In 2002, he was appointed president and CEO of Lawson Inc.,[8] the second-largest convenience store operator.
In October 1, 2014, he became president and CEO of Suntory Holdings Limited.[9] He declined the position of CEO of Nissan Motors in 2019.[10]
He was a member of the Industrial Competitiveness Council of Japan,[11] and is a member of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy (CEFP) as a senior economic advisor to the Prime Minister,[12] and chairman of the committee for promoting integrated economic and financial reforms.[13]
Additionally, he is the vice chairman of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (KEIZAI DOYUKAI) and a member of the Global Agenda Council on Japan of the World Economic Forum.
Recognition
[edit]Niinami received the 'Outstanding Manager Award' at the 21st Corporate Communication Awards of the Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN).[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Suntory Boss Who Resigned Said He Took CBD Supplements for Jet Lag, 2025-09-04, retrieved 2025-09-07
- ^ "About Us | Leadership". Suntory. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Takeshi Niinami, Suntory Holdings Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ "The 14th Nikkei Global Management Forum". ngmf.com. Nikkei Global Management Forum. 2012. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Kenichi Nonomura (2014). "All HCJ Members invited to Annual HBS Club of Japan Awards Dinner". Harvard Club of Japan. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Takeshi Niinami". SVJP: Silicon Valley Japan Platform. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Tak Niinami - Agenda Contributor". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Lawson Inc. names new president". Japan Times. 2002-03-06. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Suntory Said To Name Lawson Chairman Niinami As President". European Supermarket Magazine. 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Suntory's Niinami: not interested in Nissan CEO job now". Reuters. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Conference Board". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Suntory's incoming chief to sit on Japanese economic policy panel". Nikka. 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "2016 Awards Dinner Spotlight: Takeshi Niinami". The Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED). 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "What's New | Keidanren" (in Japanese). Japan Business Federation. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
External links
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Media related to Takeshi Niinami at Wikimedia Commons
