A polyglot — besides three Indian languages, he speaks German and Spanish — Narasimhan holds an MA in German and an MBA in finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/corporate-file/kaapi-aroma-in-starbucks-hq/article66660687.ece

Furthermore, Narasimhan is officially taking on the CEO position and joining the board today.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/03/dear-starbucks-sbux-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-march-23/

“He was classy, bold, kind, thoughtful and so downright modest – a true ‘gentle, giant’ of a leader,” Mr Narasimhan added.

Source: https://www.kbc.co.ke/sir-ivan-menezes-boss-of-guinness-maker-diageo-dies-at-63/

Meanwhile, CEO Laxman Narasimhan, in an open letter, reiterated Starbucks’ commitment to humanity, steering clear of political leanings.

Source: https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/starbucks-caught-in-middle-east-conflict-crossfire-faces-boycotts/

Starbucks' new CEO Laxman Narasimhan announced he'll spend a half-day every month pulling coffees.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/bc49cbf98b8bac3c?ref=ff

Starbucks Workers United, the union organizing the workers, said it wanted to send Narasimhan a message that the CEO transition is an opportunity to break with the past and partner with the union.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2023/3/23/23654495/starbucks-chief-executive-coffee-work-laxman-narasimhan-seattle-labor

The original plan was to have Schultz stay on board as interim CEO until April 1, 2023, when Narasimhan would take over the role.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/03/dear-starbucks-sbux-stock-fans-mark-your-calendars-for-march-23/