This aged well.

The host refers to the new CEO as “this” instead of “he” or “Mr.Narasimhan”. And he doesn’t even greet him before asking questions. Never once says his name but calling the other guy with his first name. Acts incredulous about his selection & says “This is a big job.. for YOU” gesturing at him 🙄So sick of this subconscious racism & microaggression, he needs to be educated in good manners.

Andrew Ross was very blunt in his questions, almost disrespecting both the gentlemen, he needs some tutoring on Humility and speaking with Respect, maybe he can join Starbucks and the incoming CEO can teach him.

So long as the US continues to attract talent from across the world, it will remain the most dominating world power. I truly believe, that with all its flaws, the US is a nation for good. Best wishes!

Wow.. that was the epitome of awkward interview.. kudos to both execs to handle it professionally

Incredibly pedigree and joins a long list of top Indian-origin CEOs in America. Indra Nooyi was a legendary CEO of Pepsi and hopefully Laxman will bring that kind of magic to this iconic company.

Wow! Time to include South Indian filter coffee into Starbucks so we show the world what a coffee really is! It’s an experience to drink South Indian filter coffee.

I had the pleasure to work as a Store Manager in the early 2000's when working for this company was a blast and a privilege, the best best benefits, best leadership team and I believe the best two CEOs the Starbucks has ever had are Orin Smith and Jim Donald, really will be hard to beat these two legends in business.

Another Indian CEO who did his Engineering from a Top Institute in India.

Pune in the house on the big stage 😎😎😎 great rep for Punekars and Indians all over the world

Congratulations Mr Laxman!

Why would someone go to Starbucks when they can go to an independent coffee house which is MUCH BETTER?🤔🤔🤔

Laxman will join Ajay, Shantanu, Satya, Indra, Sundar etc as successful Indian CEO's leading success in various companies

Laxman...just add BRU filter coffee to your menu...your revenue will jump 20% in USA

Proud alumnus of My college - Mr. Laxman Narasimhan 🔥

Aged like milk.

laxman was gulping when the interviewer asked if Howard would change his mind

This is going to be the right way for many Boomers big business founders passing the torch to their new candidate. The reason I said it because being a CEO is a BIG job especially when you bring the new people to be in charge in the company, as I can relate it with my past. First of all, being the successor of one of the greatest food retail business like Howard Schultz is one of the luckiest opportunity that anyone could dream of (maybe it's just in my dream), and to be supported by the CEO itself, as it mentioned in the video where they work closely together to learn about the business as well as he lets him run the business solo without any P/L and direct report yet he will go tour with him and let him execute all the company strategies and co-create with him. This is way better, as I think Howard learned the mistake in the past where he just let his successor run the business without structuring it properly, and now he mentions that he is never coming back again as he found the right person to replace him. I am eager to see how Laxman helps starbuck do the turnaround in the business during the uncertain and economic downturn, he has great competency working as a partner at McKinsey in the past and Pepsi-co. I have seen that more and more big business founder structure the replacement of their business to the successor by selecting the insider employee that has been growing and learning in the company for a while because it's easier to do so, as well as there will be NO struggle for the new CEO to hit the ground running because they know the inside out of the company, yet this is one of the kind and perhaps a great example for many big company in the future who wants to select their successor CEO in the future. I've once worked in Starbucks under Howard's leadership and it's not questionable that he makes us feel like we are proud to work in such a great company, Starbucks cares about their employees. I can't wait to see the next great things coming at Starbucks and I said this as an outsider, not being paid or wanting to work at Starbucks. My dream may be one day I'll get this kind of chance for my second time to run the business with the CEO. #AlittleGirlWhoDarestoDream

😂😂I wonder if they would be able to spell his name at a Starbucks 😂😂😂 as an Indian I know the pain 😂😂😂

Why all American companies are choosing Indian CEO'S who worked previously at McKenzie's

Für Junge Studenten und Akademiker ein absolutes Highlight. Ausserdem ein Status wie das I Phone. Stylisch und mit einem großen Marketing Gewinn.

Love the confidence that the ceo has in his future ceo. It starts from the top…

Please watch his (the new CEO) Video about his "Go to Coffee"!!

I sold my stock after watching the CEO interview with Jim Cramer.

Just fix the darn chai tea latte Mr.Lax.

Nothing to beat the Kumbakonam degree coffee. The new CEO should get this family to unite and probably supply their blend to Starbucks. Period!

I've noticed the best way CEOs demonstrate their humility and compassion for the employees is to draw a salary that is a thousand times higher than theirs. Secondly they should call their employees partners and treat them like pets. That makes them a Fabulous Grandmaster of humility.

He needs to reduce the price the items are wayyyy overpriced

☕Key takeaway is the USA has a mature market and the brand is growing strong in Asia. Two different buckets. Retention strategy is key in USA. To keep the loyal customers happy but in Asia it is all about new customer acquisition. Tea is the primary drink in Asia.

Howard looks like Mr. Burns and the other guy looks like Smithers

Great company founded by a super intelligent guy now shall reach even greater heights with a great young and refreshing mind for its ambitious growth plans !! Congratulations Starbucks and Laxman !!!!

Good Job ,They Doge all the important Labor union questions !Do they sell Masala Chai in SB ?

Almost 6 minutes long clip. Not once did the host address Laxman by name. Ughh!

Where is Starbucks headquarter located?

Ross was very disrespectful and it shows

35 thousand coffee stores They should get zero tax breaks .. they bring nothing to the table ..

Just wait for his accent. The costumer orders 30 ice coffe and he gives them. Dirty coffee

Starbucks always has a sovereignty or predominance over coffee industry arena . It rapidly unroll or expound inauguration of branches and flatten or grade the paveway towards this . I personally feel so rejoiced anc gratified and thrilled everytime i go there to bask some sips of coffee . I hope they dilate their network in ksa , still prices ceiling is irrational .

„Lax-man“ ? Really ? Could he at least try to pronounce it better ? The host needs some manners btw

It’s suprising how Indians make up 1 percent of our population yet remain one of the richest in the country.

Overrated Coffee, I’m never buying again

Just another Hardworking Indian 🇮🇳 who taking over the CEO title in USA MNCs 😜

He's doing a terrible job thus far.

they are talking about him infront of him as if he is invisible- i mean the disrespect show to laxman is too much- disgrace

Hopefully now we will get better chai at Starbucks!

Terribly rude host. Someone teach this kid some manners

Love how they brag about expanding to other countries off the backs of their low wage workers. The CEO pay package must be real nice.

Lol why is the interviewer guy so rude to the new Ceo like he ran away with his wife 😂😂

How did you decide “this” was going to be the next CEO. This ? The host needs to find a new job . “That” is not good at hosting

Do incoming CEO get share or stock options when assigned the position or is there a wait untill the previous CEO step down

Best time to step down when he knows the economy is going be south so that he can blame the new ceo when the company lose money

Note to all viewers - ignore what the host is asking, or even ignore who he is Focus on listening to the thoughts of these two gentlemen (Howard n Laxman) n their talking!

I think I will make my own coffee from now on.

Asian Excellence! 👊🏼

Personally I would feel undressed if I wasn't wearing a tie while being interviewed.

Higher interest rates inflation and economic recession is worse case scenario

I think Mr Schultz has something to say after this quarter’s miss 😅

Solidarity with Starbucks baristas. Union busting is disgusting.

We need filter coffee. 10₹ only

One of the key recent developments came with the appointlent of a new CEO - Laxman Narasimhan, who is the first Indian-American to asssume the role of leaving the gobal busoness

Indian business man best in the world. Not even close! Microsoft Google IBM and many more! America is learning now!

Laxman sure seems up himself.

For whatever reason the host can't believe the new CEO is competent to lead Starbucks. He asked the same question again and again in more than one ways. Also he interrupted and didn't allow Laxman to speak twice which is rude and disrespectful 😒

Nope! Good deal! LMAO

Wow as an Indian this is an outstanding news 😮

Samosas and masala chai will be on the Menu😉

Agreed. Bought your stock finally.

This didn't age well.

If you could just let me have my coffee nap I could be more successful and happy

This is what he said the last time too 🤔

Only few big players control directions US stocks market

Doesnt one unbutton ones jacket when you sit down.

The host is a racist person. He is Laxman, not 'this'.

good maybe customer service will get better

Looks like a grumpy anchor

Shultz is not the founder of Starbucks. Eventhough without him it would be nothing now.7

Who's this Lacksman guy Howard keeps talking about? Seems nice

Starbucks should start selling real coffee

Another theatrical interview for keeping the stock price steady as no one likes change.

Please stop selling sugar water. Please introduce Italian style coffee with liquers

Noticed a number of Indians leaving comments. There are still a handful of few Indian CEOs which is not a big deal considering India got a huge population 1.5 billion people and they immigrate the most to all other countries.

This incoming ceo is nothing extraordinary.

Why looks like laxman just ate PAN

Narasimham is going to do a good job.

that was a pretty racist comment from the anchor. The best candidate was chosen acc to Schultz, he does not need to justify anything.

Let's see if this guy can save Starbucks

Improve the hosting skills Can't believe this is a professional media outlet. Even a amature youtuber has better hosting skills. No wonder why so many don't watch interview boradcast and listen to podcast.

Are they still calling it Chai Tea Latte? 😂

Hopefully the new guy lowers prices on there coffees.

Ask him to ban chai tea latte. It's chai! This is a hill I am ready to die on!

Woods Coffee is better. Consistent on quality.

Does anyone know why all ceos coming in recently are Brahmans when we have so many other immigrants groups that endured so much before to make Silicon Valley people

why all the ceos belong from top colleges in the world

The correct pronunciation is Luksh-munn.. not Lax Man

Somehow I am imagining Mr. Lakshman in that mai hu na meme. Ram : Tumne Starbucks ki coffee pi hai lakshman. Lakshman: Haa, vo toh sabne pi hai Ram : Sabne nai pi hai lakshman 😜

If it happens once it may or may not happen again if it happens twice it will happen again the third time

International companies wil for some years will have Indian CEOs because India is the only market which is flush with funds in the mega cities and upwardly movement of the attitude of such people,and they want to take this advantage to expand ,and Indians are obsessed with a Indian being it's CEO, this brings closeness to the products considering their own.

Except he can't seem to spell his name correctly, which is obviously affecting Howard's pronunciation of his name. It's _Lakshman,_ not "Laxman".

One more Hindu 👍🏻🙏🏼 Respect

How come all ceo of indian orgin .. interesting though ..