Seven & i Holdings has appointed Mauricio Leyva as 7-Eleven CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc. The appointment takes effect on August 1, 2026. As 7-Eleven CEO, Leyva will lead the North American business into its next growth phase.
Also, he will be working in close collaboration with the management team to enhance operations. Additionally, he will ensure that customer experience and innovation are improved. Consequently, the company will be able to achieve sustainable growth under the newly appointed 7-Eleven CEO.
More than 20 years’ experience in the consumer products sector is possessed by Mauricio Leyva. He had been serving as Group President at Keurig Dr Pepper between 2020 and 2024. His leadership helped the company go through a significant post-merger transformation.
7-Eleven Strengthens Leadership for Future Growth Strategy
Therefore, the company was able to consolidate its operational base and implement a new strategy. It is important to note that the Dr Pepper brand emerged as the second-largest carbonated soft drinks brand in the country. Prior to joining Dr Pepper, Leyva had occupied senior management positions with companies like Lala Mexico, AB InBev, and SABMiller.
“Mauricio brings a wealth of executive leadership experience at global consumer goods companies and a proven track record of leading business transformations,” said Steve Dacus, President and CEO of Seven & i Holdings. “His appointment represents an important milestone as the company accelerates toward our transformation program ‘North Star’, and we are delighted to welcome Mauricio to the Seven & i family to lead SEI into this next stage of growth.”
It is anticipated that Seven & i Holdings will benefit from Leyva’s fast-tracked transformation initiative. Moreover, the company is planning to make improvements to its store portfolio and operational performance. This is part of their long-term business strategy. In addition, this move follows shortly after 7-Eleven prepares to celebrate its hundredth year of existence. Thus, the company continues to put innovation at the forefront of its business.
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News Source: PRNewswire.com
