Brian R. Niccol is an American businessman and the chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks, a role which he started on September 9, 2024, replacing Laxman Narasimhan. He previously was chairman and CEO of Chipotle until August 31, 2024.

Brian Niccol is Starbucks chairman and chief executive officer. He is a proven leader with a record of delighting customers, driving innovation, building culturally relevant brands and ensuring operational excellence.

BRIAN NICCOL joined Starbucks as chief executive officer and chair effective September 9, 2024. He is a proven leader with a record of delighting customers, driving innovation, building culturally relevant brands and ensuring operational excellence.

Aug 13, 2024 · SEATTLE – Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Brian Niccol has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer. Niccol will start in his new role on September 9, 2024. Starbucks chief financial officer, Rachel Ruggeri, will …

Aug 13, 2024 · Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol (left) will be Starbucks' new chairman and CEO next month. The coffee chain's current CEO, Laxman Narasimhan (right), is stepping down immediately.

Sep 8, 2024 · To recapture what once made it special — and turn around sagging sales — Starbucks is turning to Brian Niccol, an experienced marketer who previously led Taco Bell and Chipotle. Niccol takes over as Starbucks’ chairman and chief executive on Monday.

Jan 21, 2025 · In August of last year, Starbucks stunned the restaurant universe by hiring Brian Niccol as its chairman and CEO. The hiring came two-thirds of the way through one of the worst years in the Seattle-based chain’s history, with sales challenges both in the U.S. and China.

Aug 13, 2024 · Starbucks unveiled an abrupt leadership change on Tuesday: Brian Niccol, a high-profile name in the restaurant industry, is taking the reins, after months of weak sales at the coffee giant...

2 days ago · Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol was awarded approximately $96 million in total compensation after just four months on the job — quickly becoming one of the highest-paid executives in corporate America.