Joseph DePinto

Joseph M. DePinto served as President and CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc., retiring at the end of 2025 after more than 20 years of leadership. DePinto, 63, orchestrated 7-Eleven's expansion through the acquisition of Speedway and Sunoco gasoline stations, significantly growing the company's North American footprint. Before joining 7-Eleven, DePinto was senior vice president and chief operating officer of Thornton Oil Corp. and before that, he was president of GameStop Corp.

DePinto earned a bachelor's degree in engineering management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He served on active duty in the Field Artillery Branch from 1986 until 1990, and DePinto grew up in a typical Midwestern family in Chicago.

He was CSP's Retail Leader of the Year in 2011. DePinto's accomplishments include transitioning 7-Eleven to a fully-franchised operation, leading a culture revolution resulting in a customer-focused, servant-leadership approach, and implementing a team-oriented executive model. DePinto transformed 7-Eleven from a good business operation to a cutting-edge one that has been a leader in introducing healthier food choices, enhancing store designs and upgrading core categories.

Career history

• Field Artillery Officer, 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas (1986-1990)
• Executive positions at PepsiCo, Inc.
• Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Thornton Oil Corporation
• President, GameStop Corporation (2005)
• Manager, 7-Eleven Inc. (2002); Vice President and General Manager of Operations (2003); Director, President and CEO (2005-2025)

What Joseph DePinto could bring to retirement and future ventures: DePinto's demonstrated expertise in transforming large retail operations, driving franchise network optimization, and implementing digital and logistics modernization positions him as an exceptionally valuable advisor or board member for consumer-facing companies seeking operational excellence and cultural transformation. His military background and commitment to servant leadership, combined with his proven ability to navigate complex organizational change at a global scale, would enable him to mentor emerging leaders and guide strategic initiatives focused on sustainable growth and community engagement.