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Former Suntory CEO Resigns Amid Cannabis Investigation

9/30/2025

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Takeshi Niinami resigned as chair of Keizai Doyukai after a police investigation into suspected cannabis products.
Niinami, former CEO of Suntory Holdings, denied possessing illegal drugs and asserted innocence.
Mutsuo Iwai, Japan Tobacco Inc. chairman, will serve as acting chair until a new leader is appointed. Niinami's resignation was accepted during a Keizai Doyukai board meeting on September 30, 2025.

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Takeshi Niinami resigned as chair of Keizai Doyukai after a police investigation into suspected cannabis products.
Niinami, former CEO of Suntory Holdings, denied possessing illegal drugs and asserted innocence.
Mutsuo Iwai, Japan Tobacco Inc. chairman, will serve as acting chair until a new leader is appointed. Niinami's resignation was accepted during a Keizai Doyukai board meeting on September 30, 2025.