Starbucks new boss under fire for 1,000-mile commute

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Job offer which allows new CEO to commute to and from work on corporate jet sparked criticism.

Mr Niccol is due to take up the role at the helm of the world's biggest coffeeshop chain on 9 September.

Starbucks announced this month that Mr Niccol would be replacing Laxman Narasimhan as its chief executive.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Food Newport Starbucks Chain Commute Miles Headquarters Niccol

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Published On: 2024-08-22 @ 05:03:58 (18 hours ago)

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