Demand for filter coffee at Starbucks, Pune jokes take over Twitter as Laxman Narasimhan becomes the new CEO

Indian-origin boss Laxman Narasimhan was named as the new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of global coffee chain Starbucks and a member of the company's Board of Directors on Thursday.

As the 55-year-old business leader who was raised in Pune, India, gears up to relocate to Seattle from London and join the company as the incoming CEO next month on October 1, 2022, thrilled Indians on microblogging site rejoiced with some sweet but funny jokes.

Netizens couldn't help but wonder whether Starbucks will finally start serving bhakarwadi and filter "kaapi" at their outlets now that Narasimhan is the new CEO.



Take a look at some of the best hilarious jokes making the rounds on social media as Indians celebrate the appointment of Laxman Narasimhan as the new CEO of Starbucks.






After his joining, Indian-origin leader will be working closely with Starbucks interim CEO, Howard Schultz before assuming the CEO role and joining the Board on April 1, 2023.

Who is Laxman Narasimhan?
The new CEO of Starbucks comes loaded with early 30 years of experience leading and advising global consumer-facing brands. "Known for his considerable operational expertise, he has a proven track record in developing purpose-led brands," the global coffee chain said.

The 55-year-old businessman was previously the CEO of UK-based Reckitt Benckiser, a multinational consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company.

Narasimhan was raised in Pune, India, where he also earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering.

For 19 years, Narasimhan worked for McKinsey until 2012, where he was appointed as the director and location manager for their New Delhi office. At McKinsey & Company, the 55-year-old focused on its consumer, retail and technology practices in the US, Asia and India and led the firm's thinking on the future of retail.

In 2012, he moved on to PepsiCo, where he rose to Chief Commercial officer, where he was responsible for the company's long-term strategy and digital capabilities.

He also has an MA in German and International Studies from The Lauder Institute at The University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.

Narasimhan is also a trustee of the Brookings Institution, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, served as a member of the UK Prime Minister's Build Back Better Council, and is a member of Verizon's Board of Directors.