涉嫌购买违法保健品？CEO宣布辞职

Core Viewpoint - Suntory Holdings' CEO, Seina Ganshi, has resigned amid allegations of purchasing illegal health products, effective September 1 [1][3]. Group 1: Company Response - Suntory Holdings received a report from Seina Ganshi on August 22, indicating he is under police investigation, prompting the company to engage external legal counsel for discussions [3]. - The company emphasized that strict adherence to laws and regulations is fundamental for its management, and Ganshi's actions demonstrated a lack of necessary awareness regarding health products [3]. - Suntory accepted Ganshi's resignation due to personal reasons, and it was clarified that the purchased health products were not from Suntory [3]. Group 2: Background Information - Suntory was founded in 1921 and has grown into a global food and beverage conglomerate with over 270 subsidiaries and more than 40,000 employees worldwide [4]. - Seina Ganshi, a notable Japanese entrepreneur, served in various leadership roles, including CEO of Lawson and was instrumental in the globalization strategy of Suntory after joining in 2014 [4]. - Ganshi has been involved in international economic affairs and has previously criticized Japan's trade negotiation stance with the U.S. [4].