Brian Niccol

CFO Upside

The CFO Backstory in the Starbucks-Chipotle Merger Rumors

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Brian Niccol’s Starbucks move delayed former Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung’s retirement. Takeover rumors, now denied by Starbucks, hinted at a reunion with some of Niccol’s former team.

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Consumer

Brian Niccol’s Two-Year Turnaround Serves Up Sales Growth for Starbucks

The CEO’s “Back to Starbucks” plan focuses on cost savings that are partly reinvested in creating a community coffee-house vibe in stores.

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