Takeshi Niinami

Takeshi Niinami
新浪 剛史
Takeshi Niinami in 2024 at the Prime Minister's Official Residence
Born (1959-01-30) January 30, 1959
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
EducationKeio University, Stanford University, Harvard Business School
OccupationBusiness executive
Known forPresident 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

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

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

Niinami received the 'Outstanding Manager Award' at the 21st Corporate Communication Awards of the Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN).[14]

References

  1. ^ Suntory Boss Who Resigned Said He Took CBD Supplements for Jet Lag, 2025-09-04, retrieved 2025-09-07
  2. ^ "About Us | Leadership". Suntory. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  3. ^ "Takeshi Niinami, Suntory Holdings Ltd: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  4. ^ "The 14th Nikkei Global Management Forum". ngmf.com. Nikkei Global Management Forum. 2012. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  5. ^ Kenichi Nonomura (2014). "All HCJ Members invited to Annual HBS Club of Japan Awards Dinner". Harvard Club of Japan. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  6. ^ "Takeshi Niinami". SVJP: Silicon Valley Japan Platform. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  7. ^ "Tak Niinami - Agenda Contributor". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  8. ^ "Lawson Inc. names new president". Japan Times. 2002-03-06. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  9. ^ "Suntory Said To Name Lawson Chairman Niinami As President". European Supermarket Magazine. 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  10. ^ "Suntory's Niinami: not interested in Nissan CEO job now". Reuters. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  11. ^ "Conference Board". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  12. ^ "Suntory's incoming chief to sit on Japanese economic policy panel". Nikka. 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  13. ^ "2016 Awards Dinner Spotlight: Takeshi Niinami". The Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED). 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  14. ^ "What's New | Keidanren" (in Japanese). Japan Business Federation. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
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