High-profile Japanese business leader steps down after allegations over CBD supplements Takeshi Niinami, chairman and chief executive officer of Suntory Holdings, has resigned following a police investigation into allegations that he purchased supplements containing illegal substances, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Niinami, 66, one of Japan’s most influential and outspoken business figures, has long been the face of corporate Japan, frequently appearing on global platforms such as CNN and serving as an economic adviser to several prime ministers. His sudden resignation marks a dramatic turn for a leader who, until recently, embodied Japan’s push for corporate reform and international engagement. … Continue reading Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami Resigns Amid Drug Probe