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Updated 2026-10-20 Data as of 2026-10-20

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Brian Niccol has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks since 2024 and reports to Board of Directors. Brian reached the role after 5 tracked posts, most recently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Starbucks. Before that he ran Taco Bell as chief executive officer from 2015 to 2018, after serving as its president and as chief marketing and innovation officer, and he held leadership roles at Pizza Hut from 2005 to 2011. Brian is one of 10 tracked leaders at the company.

Brian Niccol profile

BNBrian Niccol
Brian Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Starbucks
Chairman and chief executive officer since September 2024

Brian Niccol joined Starbucks as chairman and chief executive officer in September 2024 and leads its Back to Starbucks turnaround. He came from Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he was chief executive officer from 2018 to 2024 and chairman from 2020. He also sits on the board of Walmart.

Reports to
Board of Directors
Email
••••@starbucks.com

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Brian Niccol career history

  • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, StarbucksSeptember 2024 to present
  • Chief Executive Officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill2018 to 2024
  • Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell2015 to 2018
  • President, Taco Bell2013 to 2014
  • Leadership roles, Pizza Hut2005 to 2011

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Other leaders at Starbucks

LeaderEmailProfile
CSCathy SmithExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ••••@starbucks.com
MGMike GramsExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer ••••@starbucks.com
BBBrady BrewerChief Executive Officer, Starbucks International ••••@starbucks.com
AVAnand VaradarajanExecutive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer ••••@starbucks.com
TLTressie LiebermanExecutive Vice President and Global Chief Brand Officer ••••@starbucks.com
SKSara KellyExecutive Vice President and Chief Partner Officer ••••@starbucks.com
PRPilar RamosExecutive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer ••••@starbucks.com
SSSanjay ShahExecutive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer ••••@starbucks.com
SPStephen PiacentiniExecutive Vice President and Chief Coffeehouse Design and Development Officer ••••@starbucks.com

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Who is Brian Niccol?

Brian Niccol is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks (as of 2026-10-20). Chairman and chief executive officer since September 2024. You can see their background and career history above.

What is Brian Niccol's background?

Brian Niccol joined Starbucks as chairman and chief executive officer in September 2024 and leads its Back to Starbucks turnaround. He came from Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he was chief executive officer from 2018 to 2024 and chairman from 2020. Before that he ran Taco Bell as chief executive officer from 2015 to 2018, after serving as its president and as chief marketing and innovation officer, and he held leadership roles at Pizza Hut from 2005 to 2011. He also sits on the board of Walmart.

How can I contact Brian Niccol at Starbucks?

You can find and verify Brian Niccol's professional email and direct phone number with Derrick, from its web app or Google Sheets. Starbucks's addresses generally follow the first.last@starbucks.com pattern, but that individual address is not verified here, so confirm it before reaching out.

Who does Brian Niccol report to?

Brian Niccol reports to Board of Directors. See the full org chart on the Starbucks executives page.