13 August 2024 | 9:27AM EDT Americas Restaurants: SBUX appoints current CEO of CMG as new Chairman/CEO This morning, SBUX announced that Brian Niccol has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer, with the current CEO/chairman Laxman Narasimhan stepping down effective immediately. Mr. Niccol will join the company on September 9, with current CFO Rachel Ruggeri serving as interim CEO until then. CMG's Board of Directors has appointed Scott Boatwright, Chief Operating Officer, as Interim CEO. SBUX: ...