The downfall of one of Japan’s most prominent business leaders is a reminder of the higher standards that come with executive-sized pay-packets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/30/japan/downfall-of-japans-business-leaders/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #takeshiniinami #tetrahydrocannabinol #thc #suntorys #cannabidiol #cbd #opioid #doyukai
Former Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami is resigning as head of Keizai Doyukai, the business lobby announced, after a review by its ethics committee. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/30/companies/niinami-keizai-resign/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #drugs #marijuana #takeshiniinami #japanesepolice #mhlw #cbd #corporategovernance #keizaidoyukai
Niinami’s quick ouster, before the investigation is done, is not unusual as corporations prioritize protecting their reputation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/09/companies/niinami-governance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #drugs #marijuana#takeshiniinami #japanesepolice #mhlw #cbd #corporategovernance
It’s been twists and turns for the past few days for former Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami, who stepped down over allegations that he had supplements containing illegal substances. Here’s what we know so far. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/04/japan/crime-legal/what-we-know-niinami/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal#takeshiniinami #suntory #keizaidoyukai #drugs #cbd #japanesepolice