Brian Niccols, Executive Director of Starbucks, talked to CNBC 31 October 2024.
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Starbucks announced another stage in his leadership on Tuesday, as CEO Brian Niccol They will bring two more executives who spent time with their former employer Taco Bell while sharing key leading roles.
“As we focused on our” Return to Starbucks “plan, we need a new operational model for our retail team, with clear ownership and responsibility and the appropriate scope for every role,” Niccol said in Letter to employees It is divided on the company website.
Before spending six years in Chipotle, Niccol was an executive director Yum brands’ Taco Bell. Ever since he started in Starbucks in September, he has already spoiled some of his former colleagues to help his coffee transformation. For example, he was eavesdropped on Lace I Yum Brads Alum Tressie Lieberman as Starbucks -CEO of the brand in the fall.
The latest changes to Starbucks organization include the division of the role of the President of North America into two jobs. The current president of North America, Sara Trilling, will leave the company. Trilling has been with Starbucks since 2002.
Starting in February, Meredith Sandland will perform the role of the main trade development officer. Sandland is currently executive director of EPOWER DELIVERY, a restaurant for a restaurant. Previously, she was the main operating director of Kitchen United and as the Chief Director of the Development of Taco Bell.
In addition, Mike Grams will join the company in February as the Chief of North America’s director. Grams has been with Taco Bella for over 30 years, starting as a restaurant director and passing on his way to becoming the main operating director of the chain, according to his LinkedIn.
Both Sandland and Grams will be in charge of implementing Niccol’s vision to return “back to Starbucks”. The strategy involves reducing the time of service on four minutes to order, which makes its stores more comfortable and comfortable, as well as reducing the menu.
Arthur Valdez, Chief Director of Starbucks Supply, also plans to leave the company. Joined in 2023. After seven years in Target. Starbucks has already identified his replacement and will share these news in the coming weeks, Niccol said in a letter.
Starbucks is expected Report his fiscal earnings in the first quarter After the bell on Tuesday. Wall Street expects sales at the same store to fall for the fourth consecutive quarter, while consumers in the US and China decide to repair their caffeine elsewhere.
