Brian Niccol is the Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Recently, on August 13, 2024, he became the CEO of Starbucks, replacing Laxman Narasimhan.
Niccol, who has been the CEO of CMG since 2018, will officially join Starbucks on September 9, 2024.
Highlights
- Brian Niccol replaced Laxman Narasimhan and became the new CEO of Starbucks.
- Niccol’s family lives in the United States but has a deep-rooted history with Scottish and northern English heritage.
- Niccol loves to help in making meals for his parents, wife, and kids.
Starbuck’s lead independent director Mellody Hobson welcomed Brian saying,
“We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Starbucks. His phenomenal career speaks for itself. Brian is a culture carrier who brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and growth. Like all of us at Starbucks, he understands that a remarkable customer experience is rooted in an exceptional partner experience,”
Mellody Hobson
Moreover, Niccol also poured some of his words towards the company. He said,
I am excited to join Starbucks and grateful for the opportunity to help steward this incredible company, alongside hundreds of thousands of devoted partners,” said Niccol. “I have long-admired Starbucks iconic brand, unique culture and commitment to enhancing human connections around the globe. As I embark upon this journey, I am energized by the tremendous potential to drive growth and further enhance the Starbucks experience for our customers and partners, while staying true to our mission and values.”
Brian Niccol
Before joining Chipotle as CEO, he was a Chief Executive of Taco Bell. Earlier, he held roles as chief marketing and innovation officer and president.
In addition, he has served in leadership roles at Pizza Hut, another division of Yum! Brands.
The New Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol, Is Originally From The United States
Brian Niccol 36 was born in Orange County, California, on August 16, 1974.
Niccol is originally from the United States, holds American nationality, and belongs to the white ethnicity.
His father and mother are also from the United States and follow American culture and festivals.
Moreover, Brian and his family believe in Christianity and celebrate Christmas together every year.
Brian Niccol Manages To Spend Time With His Parents
Even though Brian Niccol hasn’t disclosed his parents’ identities, they have always encouraged him.
He has never revealed their names and personal details in media interviews.
Moreover, Niccol is not active on social media, so only limited information about him and his parents is available.
Born to a middle-class family, Brian’s parents managed to send him to Miami University for engineering, but he didn’t complete graduation.
Later, he was sent to the University of Chicago to study Finance & Strategy.
Despite his busy schedule, he manages to spend quality time with his parents, wife, and kids in the evenings by watching TV and preparing meals for them.
During the interview with Fortune, Brian said,
I help to prepare a meal for my family with my wife, Jennifer. Around 7 p.m., the family congregates to eat, but with their busy schedules, it’s “not usually a sit-down dinner,”
Brian Niccol
However, Niccol’s parents are proud that he has been elected as the new CEO of Starbucks.
Additional Information
- Brian Niccol has an estimated net worth of over $300 million as of 2024.
- Niccol was married to Jennifer Niccol, with who he shares three children.
- He reeled from multiple food poisoning outbreaks in 2018 that had sickened around 1100 people.
