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New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol to Receive $113 Million Sign-On Bonus

Source: Google

Brian Niccol, currently the CEO of Chipotle, is set to take the helm as Starbucks’ new CEO, with a compensation package that could reach $113 million, according to an SEC filing. Niccol’s annual base salary will be $1.6 million, with the potential to earn up to $7.2 million in yearly bonuses. Additionally, he will receive a $10 million sign-on bonus.

The majority of his compensation will come from stock grants valued between $75-80 million, with an additional $23 million in annual stock grants starting in the next fiscal year. These stock awards will vest over four years. Notably, Niccol will be working from home in his new role.

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In contrast, the average annual salary for a Starbucks barista in the U.S. is approximately $49,287, according to Glassdoor, highlighting the significant pay gap between the company’s top executive and its frontline employees.

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