Starbucks boss under fire for 1,000-mile jet commute
The Independent|August 23, 2024
Starbucks’ incoming chief executive is under fire over the company’s offer for him to commute around 1,000 miles (1,600km) by private jet.
REBECCA SPEARE-COLE
Starbucks boss under fire for 1,000-mile jet commute

Social media users were quick to criticise the coffee shop chain over the move in light of its sustainability efforts, including banning plastic straws.

Brian Niccol’s job offer states he will not have to relocate to the company’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington, from his family home in Newport Beach, California, when he takes up his new role on 9 September.

The document states: “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.”

Starbucks has also offered the incoming boss a “small remote office in Newport Beach”, which will be “maintained at the expense of the company”.

The offer letter adds that the 50-year-old will be eligible to use the corporate aircraft for “business-related travel”, for “travel between city of residence and the company’s headquarters”, and for “your personal travel” in accordance with company policies, up to $250,000 (£191,500) per year.

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