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Brian Niccol Appointed As Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks Corp., Laxman Narasimhan Steps Down

PUBLIC · SBUXAug 20, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chairman

Company

Starbucks

Brian Niccol
SeattleFood and BeverageHospitalityRetail

Description

Brian Niccol will take over as the chief executive officer of Starbucks Corp. on Sept. 9, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who is stepping down as CEO effective immediately

Company Information

Company

Starbucks

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

The global leader in the baking industry and an important player in snacks, Grupo Bimbo drives annual sales of $22.3 billion with over 217 plants and more than 148,000 associates across 34 countries throughout the world. Grupo Bimbo’s 100 plus brands include Bimbo, Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, Thomas’ English muffins, and Takis tortilla chips. Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 38,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at https://stories.starbucks.com/ or www.starbucks.com.

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