One of 7-Eleven’s foremost foodservice and logistics decision makers has departed after more than two decades with the company, leaving an opening near the top of the c-store giant’s executive team.

Jack Stout, who was most recently 7-Eleven’s executive vice president of fresh foods, value chain and logistics, left the company at the end of 2023, according to an announcement he made via LinkedIn. Stout said he’s taking time to be with his family and friends, although he has yet to commit to retirement.

“It has been an incredible journey over the past 20+ years, and I will miss working side-by-side with so many great colleagues, franchisees and business partners,” Stout said in his announcement.

Representatives from 7-Eleven did not respond by press time to multiple inquiries for who Stout’s replacement will be or how the company plans on handling his responsibilities moving forward.

Stout took on his most recent position leading 7-Eleven’s fresh food, logistics and value chain programs when the company underwent a series of major executive shifts last summer. Prior to that, he was 7-Eleven’s chief merchandising officer for nearly five years, where he oversaw the company’s category management, product introductions, category and profit center development, store sets and fresh food innovation. He also managed 7-Eleven’s commissaries and distribution centers.

Stout joined 7-Eleven in 2003 as an operations planning manager. Other positions he held over the years included director of store development strategy, senior director of national franchise and development, and vice president of business and financial planning. Stout joined 7-Eleven’s merchandising leadership team in 2015 as senior vice president of merchandising and demand chain.

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven operates over 13,000 convenience stores in the U.S.