Seven & i Holdings names new CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc.
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. has appointed Mauricio Leyva as chief executive officer of its North American convenience store business, 7-Eleven, Inc. (SEI), effective Aug. 1, 2026.
In his new role, Leyva will guide the company through its next growth phase. He will work alongside SEI’s leadership team to improve the customer experience, strengthen the store network, drive innovation and operational excellence, and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.
Decades of consumer goods and retail experience
Leyva brings more than two decades of consumer products leadership to the position. From 2020 to 2024, he served as group president of Keurig Dr Pepper, where he led a post-merger transformation that helped Dr Pepper become the second-largest carbonated soft drink brand in the United States.
His background also includes senior executive roles across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Leyva previously served as CEO of Grupo LALA and held several executive positions at Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller. Those roles included CEO of Grupo Modelo—where he built and scaled the Modelorama convenience store chain in Mexico—president of the Middle Americas Zone, and chairman and CEO of SABMiller South Africa.
Accelerating 7-Eleven’s "North Star" transformation
The executive transition comes at a pivotal time for the convenience retail leader. SEI is actively pushing forward with what the company calls its "North Star" transformation program ahead of the 7-Eleven brand’s 100th anniversary next year.
"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."
Redefining convenience store operations in North America
In accepting the role, Leyva emphasized his commitment to collaborating across Seven & i’s corporate and franchise network.
"I have long admired the 7-Eleven brand, and I am honored to lead SEI at such an important moment in its history," Leyva stated. "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."
