Toshifumi Suzuki: key obituary facts
Is Toshifumi Suzuki dead? Yes. Toshifumi Suzuki died on May 18, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Toshifumi Suzuki's cause of death was reported as Heart failure.
What was Toshifumi Suzuki known for?
He was a CEO and president of 7-Eleven (1932-2026).
More about Toshifumi Suzuki
Born: 1 December 1932.
Place of birth: Sakaki.
Gender: male.
Occupation: entrepreneur.
Nationality: Japan.
Education: Chuo University, University of Osaka.
Employer: Tohan Corporation, Ito-Yokado, 7-Eleven Japan, Seven & I Holdings Co.
Awards: Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class.
Children: Yasuhiro Suzuki.
Also known as: Suzuki Toshifumi.
Toshifumi Suzuki, a Japanese businessman and former CEO and president of 7-Eleven, died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 93.
Suzuki was a longtime executive who had been involved in business since the early 1970s. He brought the 7-Eleven franchise to Japan and later served as the temporary successor to James W.
Keyes while the company searched for a permanent replacement as CEO and president. Seven & I Holdings announced on May 25, 2026, that he had died of heart failure.