Brian Nicoll rings bell Nasdaq
Brian Nicoll starts as the new CEO of Starbucks next month.
  • Brian Niccol is taking over as CEO of Seattle-based Starbucks next month — from California.
  • He'll work remotely and travel to headquarters, where he'll have a driver.
  • Niccol's total compensation could exceed $113 million, surpassing his earnings at Chipotle.

Brian Niccol is set to receive one of the highest compensation packages for a CEO of a publicly traded company — and he can work remotely.

He's heading to Seattle-based Starbucks from Chipotle, to lead the coffee giant as it faces activist investors and other issues.