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突发!因个人不当行为,饮料巨头CEO辞职
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-04 04:12

Core Viewpoint - Suntory's CEO, Niinami Takeshi, has resigned due to allegations of purchasing illegal health supplements, which has raised serious governance concerns within the company [1][5]. Company Overview - Suntory Holdings is one of Japan's largest beverage manufacturers and a leading producer of whiskey globally, competing with Diageo and Pernod Ricard [9]. - The company has an annual revenue exceeding 2 trillion yen (approximately 100 billion RMB), with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia [9]. - Suntory's business scope includes alcoholic beverages (beer, whiskey, wine, ready-to-drink cocktails), non-alcoholic beverages (tea, coffee, mineral water, juice, functional drinks), food and dining (health foods, seasonings, restaurant chains), and international business through significant acquisitions [9]. Market Strategy - The Chinese market is a key focus of Suntory's global strategy, with successful products like Suntory Oolong Tea, which meets consumer demand for sugar-free and healthy beverages [8][9]. - Suntory has established multiple production bases in China, ensuring that all raw materials for Suntory Oolong Tea are sourced and processed domestically [11].