Howard Schultz is looming in the background of Starbucks' latest CEO transition

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz looms over the company's leadership, even after stepping down.The coffee giant just named Brian Niccol as CEO. He comes in from Chipotle.Schultz has endorsed Niccol as "the leader Starbucks needs". Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the ...