Brian Niccol, MBA '03

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Starbucks Coffee Company

Brian Niccol has served as chief executive officer and chairman of The Starbucks Coffee Company since September 2024. He has been described as a proven leader with a record of delighting customers, driving innovation, building culturally relevant brands and ensuring operational excellence. He has been recognized for his focus on people and for building strong and creative company cultures.

Previously, Niccol led Chipotle through a period of growth and transformation as its chief executive officer from March 2018, and chairman from March 2020. During his tenure, he more than doubled the business by establishing Chipotle as a culinary leader, pioneering digital innovation, introducing new menu offerings and expanding operations internationally. He also improved the employee experience by strengthening company culture and prioritizing development.

Niccol spent more than 25 years in leadership, marketing, and operations roles for some of the world鈥檚 most respected brands, including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Procter and Gamble. He also currently serves on the board of directors of Walmart Inc. and previously served on the board of KB Home and Harley-Davidson.

Niccol earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Miami University in Ohio and an MBA from the University of 黑料传送门鈥檚 Booth School of Business.

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