Toshifumi Suzuki

Japanese business executive (1932–2026)

Toshifumi Suzuki (鈴木 敏文, Suzuki Toshifumi; 1 December 1932 – 18 May 2026) was a Japanese businessman best known as the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan’s convenience store industry. He was known as an innovator who introduced many features now considered a staple of the Japanese convenience store, such as in-store banking, ready-to-eat meals, fresh-brewed coffee and a data-driven business model.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Toshifumi Suzuki (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Dec 1, 1932, died May 18, 2026.1

About

Suzuki had been a businessman since the early 1970s, during which he brought the 7-Eleven franchise to Japan, and was the acting chairperson before his promotion to CEO and president.

From Wikipedia’s article on Toshifumi Suzuki, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedChuo University3
  • Date not recordedUniversity of Osaka3

Career

Occupation: entrepreneur.6

Personal life

  • BornDec 1, 1932, Sakaki7
  • CitizenshipJapan8

Awards

  • Date not recordedOrder of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class9

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