Brian Niccol

Starbucks Names Brian Niccol as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

August 14, 2024 Starbucks Coffee Company

Starbucks 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 serve as interim ceo until that time. Mellody Hobson, Starbucks board chair, will become lead independent director. …

Chipotle Announces CEO Departure

August 14, 2024 Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) announced that Brian Niccol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has accepted the role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks and will be leaving the Company effective August 31, 2024. Niccol has served as Chipotle’s CEO since 2018 and as Chairman of the Board since 2020. …