Who is Anand Varadarajan? Starbucks appoints Indian national as chief technology officer

Starbucks has appointed Anand Varadarajan, an Indian-origin tech leader with extensive experience from Amazon, as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective January 19. This strategic move aligns with CEO Brian Niccol’s vision for a significant technology overhaul aimed at enhancing in-store operational efficiency. Varadarajan’s expertise will be crucial in driving this transformation.