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Coverage dated March 19, 2023

Howard Schultz steps aside as Starbucks interim CEO as Laxman Narasimhan takes over

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Howard Schultz has stepped down as interim CEO of Starbucks, handing the reins to incoming CEO Laxman Narasimhan a couple weeks earlier than previously expected. In a letter to company…

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  1. Geek Wire

    Howard Schultz steps aside as Starbucks interim CEO as Laxman Narasimhan takes over (opens Geek Wire)

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    Howard Schultz has stepped down as interim CEO of Starbucks, handing the reins to incoming CEO Laxman Narasimhan a couple weeks earlier than previously expected. In a letter to company…

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Starbucks new CEO Laxman Narasimhan takes his seat (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz, who came out of retirement while the company searched for a new chief executive, will remain on the board.

  3. Insider

    Meet Laxman Narasimhan, a coffee industry outsider who just took over as CEO of Starbucks (opens Insider)

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    The PepsiCo and Reckitt veteran is taking the reins from interim CEO Howard Schultz as the brand faces scrutiny over its dealings with union leaders.

  4. UPI

    New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan takes over 2 weeks early (opens UPI)

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    Laxman Narasimhan officially took over as CEO of Starbucks on Monday, two weeks earlier than expected and will make his first public address at the company's annual shareholders meeting on Thursday.

  5. Quartz

    Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has stepped down earlier than expected (opens Quartz)

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    Laxman Narasimhan succeeds company veteran Howard Schultz two weeks ahead of schedule

  6. FOX Business

    New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan takes over for Howard Schultz (opens FOX Business)

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    Laxman Narasimhan took over as the CEO of Starbucks two weeks earlier than expected. It comes just before Howard Schultz is set to appear before a U.S. Senate committee next week.

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