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.

“Brian is an amazing visionary and leader that people naturally want to follow. He knows how to set strategies and priorities that lead to business-building results.

4 days ago · CEO Brian Niccol sees a very different Starbucks awaiting at the end of 2026. A vision of the brand, he said Tuesday during the chain’s Q3 earnings, beyond his early hook of …

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 …

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 …

Aug 13, 2024 · Brian Niccol, the new CEO of Starbucks. Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is trading in his usual burrito bowl and quesadilla for cream-topped cold brew and pumpkin spice lattes, …

Aug 13, 2024 · The struggling coffee chain has tapped Chipotle CEO and corporate fix-it man Brian Niccol to be its new chairman and CEO, effective September 9. Niccol, who will be …

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 …

Mar 31, 2025 · Brian Niccol led turnarounds at Taco Bell and Chipotle before becoming CEO of Starbucks. Here are the highlights of his career in restaurants.

6 days ago · The scale of the problems at Starbucks is greater than what faced Chipotle in 2018 when Brian Niccol took the helm.