When Brian Niccol starts the position next month, he can stay in his Newport Beach, California home and use the plane to get to the company’s Seattle, Washington offices, according to the company.
The 50-year-old will be required to work at least three days a week at company headquarters when not on business trips, according to the largest coffee chain in the world.
Critics claimed it went against Starbucks’ commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by half by 2030 by implementing eco-friendly policies like doing away with plastic straws.
Mr. Niccol may make up to $100 million (£76 million) annually, with a base income of $1.6 million (£1.2 million).
According to corporate policy, he will be able to use the corporate jet for “personal travel” and “business-related travel” up to $250,000 (£191,000) annually, as well as “travel between [his] city of residence and the company’s headquarters”.
The use of a virtual office that the company has set up in Newport Beach, together with an assistant of his choosing, is another benefit.
