7-Eleven SVP of Corporate Operations Tony Harris steps down

IRVINE, Texas — Tony Harris, senior vice president of corporate operations at 7-Eleven, has resigned from the company, effective Feb. 1, according to an internal company memo.

The memo, signed by executive vice president and chief people and sustainability officer Treasa Bowers, stated that Harris supported the growth and profitability of 7-Eleven’s company-owned convenience stores across the U.S. and Canada. Harris joined the retailer in late 2023 to lead a newly created corporate operations team overseeing more than 6,000 company-owned stores and around 60,000 team members.

During his tenure, Harris played a key role in advancing the multi-year integration of Speedway locations into 7-Eleven’s corporate store network following the 2021 acquisition of approximately 3,800 stores. The work involved aligning store standards, systems, and execution across the combined footprint.

Harris’s exit occurs as 7-Eleven continues to prioritize operational discipline, in-store execution, and unique product assortments across its corporate store network. Recent company efforts have emphasized innovation, emerging brands, and enhancing the in-store experience as convenience retailers compete more directly for foodservice occasions and daily trips.

Company leaders have also been active in industry forums discussing the future of the convenience channel, including health-forward assortments, digital retail media, and the evolving role of company-owned stores as both food hubs and destinations.

Following Harris’s departure, Doug Rosencrans, executive vice president, chief operating officer, and interim co-CEO, will take on oversight of the corporate operations organization. This expanded role further establishes Rosencrans as a key figure in 7-Eleven’s leadership team after the retirement of longtime CEO Joseph DePinto at the end of 2025.

The leadership change occurs as 7-Eleven prepares for a crucial year that includes plans for a North American initial public offering, a move expected to increase focus on operational consistency, margin performance, and execution across its corporate store network.