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Suntory CEO Resigns Amid CBD Investigation, Claims Innocence

9/4/2025

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Takeshi Niinami resigned as CEO of Suntory during an investigation for illegal drug possession.
He asserts his innocence, claiming the issue relates to a legal CBD supplement.
Suntory President Nobuhiro Torii confirmed Niinami's resignation due to the ongoing investigation.
Niinami apologized, recognizing the impact on the company's reputation in Japan.
His leadership notably expanded Suntory's global presence, including a $16 billion acquisition of Beam Inc.

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Takeshi Niinami resigned as CEO of Suntory during an investigation for illegal drug possession.
He asserts his innocence, claiming the issue relates to a legal CBD supplement.
Suntory President Nobuhiro Torii confirmed Niinami's resignation due to the ongoing investigation.
Niinami apologized, recognizing the impact on the company's reputation in Japan.
His leadership notably expanded Suntory's global presence, including a $16 billion acquisition of Beam Inc.