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7‑Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to Retire as Interim Co-CEOs Are Named

A global search for a successor is underway during a parent-led overhaul of the North American business.

Overview

  • DePinto will step down at year-end after more than two decades leading the U.S. convenience-store chain.
  • President Stan Reynolds and Chief Operating Officer Doug Rosencrans will serve as interim co-CEOs effective upon his departure.
  • The board is working with a globally recognized executive search firm to identify the next permanent chief.
  • Parent Seven & i is pursuing a broad restructuring that includes leadership changes and a potential partial sale of the U.S. unit, with CEO Stephen Dacus outlining transformational initiatives and expansion plans.
  • The company faces cost pressures and reduced profit guidance reported in October even as it targets growth following major Sunoco and Speedway acquisitions.