
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol won’t be relocating to the company’s Seattle headquarters in anticipation of starting his new role next month. According to Niccol’s offer letter, Starbucks Corporation is allowing the Chairman and CEO to commute weekly from his residence in Newport Beach, California, to Seattle.
“During your employment with the Company, you will not be required to relocate to the Company’s headquarters (currently in Seattle, Washington),” the letter, dated Aug. 11, specified. “You agree to commute from your residence to the Company’s headquarters (and engage in other business travel) as is required to perform your duties and responsibilities.”