日本经济界巨震！三得利控股董事长兼CEO“闪辞”，涉嫌获取违法药物被警方调查

Core Viewpoint - Suntory Holdings' CEO, Takeshi Niinami, resigned amid a police investigation related to a controversial supplement, which is reportedly a THC-containing product, violating Japanese law [4][5]. Company Overview - Suntory Holdings, established in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, is a global food and beverage conglomerate with over 270 subsidiaries and more than 40,000 employees worldwide [5]. - The company offers a diverse range of products, including alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic drinks, health foods, and operates in various sectors such as dining and floral services [5]. Leadership Changes - Niinami's resignation was effective from September 1, following his disclosure to the board about the police investigation on August 22 [4]. - The company had previously announced a leadership change in December, with Nobuhiro Torii, a member of the founding family, set to take over as president in March 2025, marking a return of the founding family to leadership after nearly a decade [5]. Economic Influence - Niinami held significant influence in Japan's economic landscape, serving as the president of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and as a senior economic advisor to the Prime Minister's office [6]. - He publicly addressed critical economic issues, including advocating for interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan to combat the weakening yen and rising import prices [6][7]. Trade and Tariff Concerns - Niinami expressed concerns regarding the impact of U.S. tariffs on Japan's economy, predicting a potential GDP decline of 1% to 1.2% due to these measures [8]. - He highlighted the negative effects of U.S. trade policies on consumer confidence and the overall investment climate, warning that such tariffs could lead to economic recession [8].