A 7-Eleven Heir's $50 Billion Fight to Keep the Company in the Family
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Junro Ito embarked on a mission to revive Seven & i Holdings' culture based on his father's principles, emphasizing customer service over profit maximization, influenced by Peter Drucker's philosophy.
Mr. Ito’s ambition includes establishing training workshops for employees to instill Drucker's philosophy, highlighting a deep commitment to aligning the company's direction with customer needs.
In Tokyo, Seven & i began hosting monthly management workshops following Mr. Ito’s vision. He seeks to prevent a foreign takeover by strengthening the company's core identity.
As a vice president and member of the founding family, Mr. Ito's fixation on Drucker underscores his strategy to safeguard Seven & i's legacy and enhance its market position.
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