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Brian R. Niccol

Chairman, CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. · b. 1974

Sits on 4 boards. Last updated September 28, 2026

Time on boards

Boards served
4
Current seats
4
Board service
12 years
Director since
2023

12 years of board service in total across 4 boards, counting each seat separately. Longest: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., 3 years.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Director · Chairman, CEO
3 years · Since 2023
KB Home Director
3 years · Since 2023
Walmart Inc. Director
2 years · Since 2024
Starbucks Corporation Director · chairman and ceo
2 years · Since 2024

Chief executive roles

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. · Chairman, CEO
Dates unknown
Starbucks Corporation · chairman and ceo
Since September 2024
41 CEO score

Weak · grade F

Out of 100, from shareholder return, dividends, growth and acquisitions.

Partial: only 50% of the scoring weight is on file.

Dividends 15%
73

dividend grew 6.5% a year

Revenue growth 20%
47

1.7% a year in revenue

Earnings growth 15%
0

-32.6% a year in earnings per share

50% of the scoring weight is on file. Figures cover October 2023 – September 2025.

Shareholder support

Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.

Insider trades

All notable trades →

From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.

Date Company Transaction Shares Price Value
Sep 9, 2026 Starbucks Corporation Shares withheld for tax −56,267 $100.04 $5,628,951
Mar 31, 2026 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +231 $124.28 $28,709
Dec 31, 2025 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +258 $111.41 $28,744
Nov 19, 2025 Starbucks Corporation Shares withheld for tax −11,822 $83.68 $989,253
Nov 11, 2025 Starbucks Corporation Grant or award +106,457 — —
Sep 30, 2025 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +279 $103.06 $28,754
Sep 9, 2025 Starbucks Corporation Shares withheld for tax −56,320 $83.81 $4,720,172
Jun 30, 2025 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +267 — —
Jun 5, 2025 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +2,348 — —
Mar 31, 2025 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +285 — —
Dec 31, 2024 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +277 — —
Nov 19, 2024 Starbucks Corporation Grant or award +93,543 — —
Sep 30, 2024 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +310 — —
Sep 16, 2024 Starbucks Corporation Grant or award +332,260 — —
Jun 30, 2024 Walmart Inc. Grant or award +369 — —

Questions about Brian R. Niccol

What boards is Brian R. Niccol on?

Brian R. Niccol sits on the boards of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., KB Home, Starbucks Corporation and Walmart Inc.

What company is Brian R. Niccol the CEO of?

Brian R. Niccol is Chairman, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and Brian R. Niccol has been chairman and ceo of Starbucks Corporation since September 2024.

How long has Brian R. Niccol served on boards?

Our records show at least 12 years of board service across 4 boards, the earliest from 2023.

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