Seven & i Holdings Names Mauricio Leyva CEO of 7-Eleven
Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. has named Mauricio Leyva the CEO of 7-Eleven, effective Aug. 1.
Officials with the convenience store chain said Leyva will lead the company’s next phase of growth, which includes elevating the customer experience, strengthening its store network, advancing operational excellence and innovation, and driving sustainable, profitable growth.
"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.'"
From 2020 to 2024, Leyva served as group president of Keurig Dr Pepper, where he led the company through a critical post-merger transformation, strengthening its operating foundation while shaping and executing a new business strategy. During his tenure, Dr Pepper grew to become the second-largest carbonated soft drink brand in the United States. Before Keurig Dr Pepper, he held senior leadership roles at Lala Mexico, AB InBev, and SABMiller.
"I have long admired the 7-Eleven brand, and I am honored to lead SEI at such an important moment in its history," Leyva said. "I look forward to working closely with our franchise owners, our associates and the leadership team across Seven & i to unlock SEI's full potential. Together, we will redefine convenience and bring the 7-Eleven experience to more customers across North America."
The CEO position at 7-Eleven Inc. has been vacant since the retirement of Joe DePinto at the end of 2025. Stan Reynolds, president of SEI, and Doug Rosencrans, currently executive vice president and COO of SEI, have been serving as interim co-CEOs of SEI since that time.
This article was originally published on P2PI sibling brand Store Brands.
