Brian Nichol
The current CEO of Starbucks, formerly of Taco Bell and Chipotle, who is implementing a turnaround plan focused on simplification, operational efficiency, and improving the customer and barista experience.
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Summary
Brian Nichol is a name associated with two distinct individuals in the provided context. One is Brian Gene Nichols, born December 10, 1971, a convicted murderer known for his escape and killing spree at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 11, 2005, resulting in four deaths and his subsequent life sentence. The other, Brian Niccol (noted as 'Brian Nichol' in some sources), is identified as the new CEO of Starbucks, whose leadership is discussed in the context of the company's challenges, including cultural shifts and market saturation.
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Extracted Attributes
Full Name (Starbucks CEO)
Brian Niccol (Note: Spelled 'Brian Nichol' in some sources)
Occupation (Starbucks CEO)
CEO of Starbucks
Weapon (Convicted Murderer)
.40 caliber Glock
Penalty (Convicted Murderer)
Life imprisonment
Previous Role (Starbucks CEO)
Various roles at Pizza Hut and Procter & Gamble
Full Name (Convicted Murderer)
Brian Gene Nichols
Occupation (Convicted Murderer)
Convicted Murderer
Date of Birth (Convicted Murderer)
1971-12-10
Place of Birth (Convicted Murderer)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Criminal Status (Convicted Murderer)
Incarcerated
Number of Victims (Convicted Murderer)
4 killed, 1 injured
Timeline
- Brian Gene Nichols was born. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
1971-12-10
- Brian Gene Nichols escaped custody at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Georgia, and began a killing spree, murdering four people. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search)
2005-03-11
- Brian Gene Nichols was apprehended after a 26-hour manhunt. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2005-03-12
- Brian Gene Nichols was found guilty on 54 counts related to his escape and murders and subsequently sentenced to life in prison. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2008-11-07
- Brian Niccol became CEO of Chipotle (approximate date). (Source: Web Search)
2018-01-01
- Brian Niccol became Chairman of Chipotle (approximate date). (Source: Web Search)
2020-01-01
- Brian Niccol became the new CEO of Starbucks (effective date). (Source: Related Document, Web Search)
2024-08-01
Wikipedia
View on WikipediaBrian Nichols
Brian Gene Nichols (born December 10, 1971) is a convicted murderer known for his escape and killing spree in the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 11, 2005. Nichols was on trial for rape when he escaped custody and murdered Rowland Barnes, the judge presiding over his trial; a court reporter; a Fulton County Sheriff's deputy; and later, an ICE special agent. Twenty-six hours after a large-scale manhunt was launched in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Nichols was taken into custody. The prosecution charged him with committing 54 crimes during the escape; he was found guilty on all counts on November 7, 2008, and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Web Search Results
- Brian Nichols - Wikipedia
Brian Gene Nichols (born December 10, 1971) is a convicted murderer known for his escape and killing spree in the Fulton County Courthouse "Fulton County Courthouse (Georgia)") in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 11, 2005. Nichols was on trial for rape when he escaped custody and murdered Rowland Barnes, the judge presiding over his trial; a court reporter; a Fulton County Sheriff's deputy; and later, an ICE special agent. Twenty-six hours after a large-scale manhunt was launched in the metropolitan [...] | Brian Nichols | | | --- | --- | | Mugshot of Nichols taken in 2020 | | | Born | Brian Gene Nichols (1971-12-10) December 10, 1971 (age 53) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | | Criminal status | Incarcerated | | | | | Criminal charge | Murder, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault on a police officer, battery "Battery (crime)"), theft, carjacking, rape and escape | | Penalty | Life imprisonment | | Details | | | Killed | 4 | | Injured | 1 | | Weapons | .40 caliber Glock | | | | [...] Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # Brian Nichols
- Brian A. Nichols - Wikipedia
Brian Andrew Nichols (born 1965 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs until his retirement in January 2025. He previously served as the United States Ambassador to Peru from 2014 until 2017, as well as the U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe from 2018 until 2021. ## Ambassadorships During his time at the State Department, Nichols had served as ambassadors to several countries. ### Ambassador to Peru [...] | Brian Nichols | | | --- | --- | | | | | | | | Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs | | | In office September 15, 2021 – December 31, 2024 | | | President | Joe Biden | | Preceded by | Ricardo Zúñiga (acting) | | Succeeded by | Michael G. Kozak | | United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe | | | In office July 19, 2018 – September 14, 2021 | | | President | Donald Trump Joe Biden | | Preceded by | Harry K. Thomas Jr. | | Succeeded by | Pamela Tremont | [...] | United States Ambassador to Peru | | | In office July 3, 2014 – October 13, 2017 | | | President | Barack Obama Donald Trump | | Preceded by | Rose Likins | | Succeeded by | Krishna Urs | | | | | Personal details | | | Born | 1965 (age 59–60) | | Education | Tufts University (BA) | | | |
- Brian Nichol - Consultant Director (SAFe 6 Agilist) at Veracity ...
## Experience ### Consultant Director Veracity Consulting April 2020 - Present Richmond, Virginia, United States Brian serves as a Consulting Director at Veracity Consulting, where he is providing program leadership on the VA Customer Enterprise Master Data initiative for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. [...] ### Corporate Vice President of IT - Strategic Programs Performance Food Group January 2013 - January 2017 Richmond, Virginia, United States Responsibilities: Accountable to the CIO and the Board for PFG’s core Strategic ERP Initiative, delivering innovative enterprise-class solutions for all aspects of PFG’s business, including Sales & Marketing, Procurement, Warehouse Operations, Transportation, Logistics, and Finance. Key Achievements: [...] Brian is an outcome-based, results driven leader focused on technology, innovation and digital solutions<br><br> In his 42-year career, Brian has consistently implemented value-added business & technology solutions in a number of industries: Government Administration, Food Service Distribution, Transportation, Banking, Business Services, Digital Technologies/Conditional Access, Financial Services, Gaming/Lottery, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail and Software
- Meet Niccol Brian, the new CEO of Starbucks: All you need to know
Brian Niccol, who has served as Chipotle's CEO since 2018 and Chairman since 2020, has been named Starbucks' new CEO effective August 2024. Niccol previously led Taco Bell and held various roles at Pizza Hut and Procter & Gamble. He succeeds Laxman Narasimhan, under whose tenure Starbucks experienced a sales decline. Starbucks CEO ## Who is Brian Niccol? ET logo ### Live Events (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
- Brian A. Nichols - United States Department of State
Brian A. Nichols became Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs on September 15, 2021.  He leads the Bureauâs 2,700 employees at our 29 Embassies and 23 Consulates General and 14 domestic offices. He is responsible for an operational budget of $560 million and a foreign assistance budget of $2.1 billion. Ambassador Nichols directs all American foreign policy, personnel and programs in the Western Hemisphere. He holds the personal rank of Career Ambassador, the highest [...] Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs September 15, 2021 - December 31, 2024 Brian-A-Nichols Brian A. Nichols's term ended on December 31, 2024. [...] Ambassador Nichols was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs from 2011 to 2013. In that capacity, he oversaw the full range of rule of law programs, counter-narcotics, and multilateral issues managed by the bureau. He has also served in Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, and El Salvador during major democratic transitions.Â