Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan

Who is Stephen Dacus, Seven & i’s new CEO?

The world’s largest c-store retailer just welcomed its first non-Japanese top executive. Here’s a brief history of his career as well as how he intends to grow 7-Eleven.

7-Eleven parent shareholders OK 1st foreign CEO amid buyout talks

The new top executive of Seven & i Holdings Co, the Japanese operator of the Seven-Eleven convenience store chain, said Tuesday that he is committed to growth over…

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Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan

Stephen Hayes Dacus has been approved to be the new chief executive of the operator of 7-Eleven, the first foreigner to lead the Japanese convenience store chain.

New 7-Eleven parent CEO vows growth to shareholders amid buyout talks

The new top executive of Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japanese operator of the Seven-Eleven convenience store chain, said Tuesday that he is committed to growth over the next decade, as the retail giant strives to enhance its corporate value in the face of a takeover bid by a Canadian rival. Stephen Hayes Dacus was officially appointed as its first foreign CEO following approval at an annual shareholders meeting. Read full story here

Shareholders back 7-Eleven owner’s management amid $50bn takeover battle

Seven & i’s annual meeting approves all board members and proposals to clear way for new CEO’s appointment