Daily Management Review

Current CEO of Chipotle restaurant chain will become new head of Starbucks


08/14/2024


Brian Niccol, the current CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, is set to become the CEO of Starbucks Corp.



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Niccol will assume the role starting on Sept. 9, 2024. He is set to become the chairman of the company's board of directors as well.

The present CEO of Starbucks, Laxman Narasimhan, is resigning from both his role and the board of directors with immediate effect. Rachel Ruggeri, who is the Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the company's temporary CEO until September 9th.

In a press release, Starbucks stated that since Niccol assumed control of Chipotle in 2018, he has revolutionized the company, establishing higher benchmarks in the sector and leading to substantial business expansion. In that period, Chipotle experienced almost a 100% increase in revenue and a 700% growth in profits. Chipotle's stock price has increased ninefold since Niccol took over.

source: ft.com