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Laxman Narasimhan

Laxman Narasimhan announced the move (Starbucks, 1 September 2022).

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What was reported

Starbucks announced on 1 September 2022 that Laxman Narasimhan would relocate from London to the Seattle area. PTI reported on 21 March 2023 that he had relocated before joining Starbucks in October 2022.

Background

According to Starbucks' September 2022 announcement, Narasimhan was to relocate from London to the Seattle area before joining the company. Starbucks, 1 September 2022. The New Indian Express' March 2023 report described that relocation as completed before his October 2022 start. PTI via The New Indian Express, 21 March 2023. The later report distinguished his initial incoming-chief-executive role from his full appointment in March 2023. PTI via The New Indian Express, 21 March 2023.

Timeline

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  1. (Report): According to Starbucks, Narasimhan would move from London to the Seattle area before joining on 1 October 2022. Starbucks, 1 September 2022.

  2. (Report): According to PTI reporting in The New Indian Express, Narasimhan had relocated from London to the Seattle area before joining Starbucks in October 2022. PTI via The New Indian Express, 21 March 2023.

Type
Person
Known for
Former Reckitt chief executive and subsequent Starbucks chief executive
Destination
United States
Seattle area
Status
Confirmed
Basis
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First reported
1 September 2022
Sector
Consumer and retail (Consumer goods and hospitality)
Last checked
25 October 2026

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after relocating from London to the Seattle area

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