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The Inside Story of Starbucks’s CEO Drama

The Inside Story of Starbucks’s CEO Drama

Update: 2024-08-214
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Last week, Starbucks ousted its CEO Laxman Narasimhan and replaced him with Brian Niccol, the current leader of Chipotle. Lauren Thomas reports on the dramatic leadership change, as Starbucks struggles to turn around its business and contend with activist investors.  




Further Listening:


- Can Chinese Customers Rescue Starbucks?  


- The Underdog Coffee Bean That’s Making a Comeback 




Further Reading:


- Inside Starbucks’s Surprising CEO Firing and Hiring 




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