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A Starbucks barista prepares a drink at a Starbucks coffee shop location in New York.

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New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, wearing a green Starbucks apron, shares a laugh with a Starbucks barista behind the counter of a store.
Laxman Narasimhan officially took over as CEO of Starbucks on March 20. He spent the first six months immersing himself with the brand, including training as a barista.

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New Starbucks CEO says he'll work a half-day behind a store counter monthly as he plans to prioritize 'human connection over every cup of coffee'

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New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, wearing a green Starbucks apron, shares a laugh with a Starbucks barista behind the counter of a store.
Laxman Narasimhan officially took over as CEO of Starbucks on March 20. He spent the first six months immersing himself with the brand, including training as a barista.

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Starbucks' new CEO will start life at the coffee giant with a pay packet that could be worth over $28 million

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Starbucks says that as well as his base salary and cash bonuses, Laxman Narasimhan will also be eligible for annual equity awards with a target value of $13.6 million.

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

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Laxman Narasimhan, Starbucks' new CEO, holds up hand while speaking onstage
Laxman Narasimhan, Starbucks' new CEO.

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