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Starbucks replaces CEO amidst activist pressure

The coffee company announced that Brian Niccol will assume the roles of chairman and CEO at Starbucks beginning September 9. In the interim, Rachel Ruggeri will step in as acting CEO. Starbucks also plans to have Mellody Hobson shift from her role as board chair to the lead independent director.