Starbucks gets its new CEO earlier than planned

Laxman Narasimhan replaces company founder Howard Schultz, who had served as interim CEO since returning in April.

Starbucks has faced a growing union push at some of its US stores, a movement that started in 2019.

Laxman Narasimhan has assumed the role of Starbucks CEO on Monday, two weeks earlier than planned, the global coffee giant confirmed.

Mr Narasimhan, aged 55, has also joined the company’s board of directors, Starbucks said in a statement.