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.