Chief executive of Starbucks, named to the role in August 2024. Previously boss of Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he earned a reputation for turning around struggling hospitality businesses. His "Back to Starbucks" strategy involves returning stores to being a "third space" with comfy seating and ceramic mugs, simplifying the menu, and hiring more baristas rather than relying on technology. Andy Barish of Jefferies, an investment bank, has noted that Starbucks is "a lot more complex than Chipotle".
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