7-Eleven has a new CEO

Mauricio Leyva has been appointed CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc., effective Aug. 1. The SEI subsidiary has more than 13,000 locations in the United States and Canada, including the Speedway and Stripes banners. About 70% of North American locations are franchised.

SEI said Leyva will lead the company’s next phase of growth, working with its leadership team to elevate the customer experience, strengthen the store network, advance operational excellence and innovation, and drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Leyva brings more than two decades of experience in the consumer products industry and served as group president of Keurig Dr. Pepper from 2020 to 2024. Prior to Keurig Dr Pepper, Leyva held senior leadership roles at Lala Mexico, AB InBev, and SABMiller.

“Mauricio brings a wealth of executive leadership experience at global consumer goods companies and a proven track record of leading business transformations,” said Steve Dacus, president and CEO of Seven & i Holdings. “His appointment represents an important milestone as the company accelerates toward our transformation program ‘North Star’, and we are delighted to welcome Mauricio to the Seven & i family to lead SEI into this next stage of growth.”

The new CEO arrives as 7-Eleven undergoes a large-scale transformation plan. The brand is looking to remodel more than 7,000 stores in North America through 2030. Under the terms of the initiative 7-Eleven also intends to close hundreds of underperforming locations while transitioning stores to franchise or wholesale models.

“I have long admired the 7-Eleven brand, and I am honored to lead SEI at such an important moment in its history,” Levya said. “I look forward to working closely with our franchise owners, our associates, and the leadership team across Seven & i to unlock SEI’s full potential. Together, we will redefine convenience and bring the 7-Eleven experience to more customers across North America.”

Levya succeeds Joe DePinto, who has served as CEO of 7-Eleven since 2005 and announced his retirement toward the end of 2025. Stanley Reynolds, president of SEI, and Douglas Rosencrans, executive vice president and chief operating officer of SEI, served as co-CEOs following DePinto’s retirement.

Globally, Japan-based SEI operates nearly 86,000 locations in 19 countries and territories. 7-Eleven Inc. is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

This month 7-Eleven celebrated the 60th anniverary of its signature Slurpee beverages . 7-Eleven will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.