Laxman Narasimhan
Starbucks' new CEO Laxman Narasimhan's past as a strong strategist but weak operator signals challenges in executing the company's turnaround strategy.
Despite inheriting Howard Schultz's store remodeling plans and China's reopening, Narasimhan is unlikely to achieve operating margin expansion at Starbucks.
Interviews with former colleagues reveal Narasimhan's digital and e-commerce expertise but also highlight execution difficulties and a challenging personality, casting doubt on his fit for Starbucks' culture-centric model.
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