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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Tata Starbucks. Tata Starbucks has appointed Sushant Dash as its new Chief Executive Officer in India effective from 1 May 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pune University Engineering graduate Laxman Narasimhan who stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of Reckitt has now been named the new CEO of coffee giant Starbucks.

Detailed explanation-3: -The coffee giant Starbucks on Thursday informed that the company has appointed its new Indian-origin Chief Executive Officer, Laxman Narasimhan. He will join Starbucks on October 1, after replacing Howard Schultz who will continue as interim chief until April 2023, according to news agency ANI.

Detailed explanation-4: -Narasimhan will join Starbucks as incoming CEO on 1 October 2022 after relocating from London to the Seattle area and will work closely with Howard Schultz, interim CEO, before assuming the CEO role and joining the Board on 1 April 2023.

Detailed explanation-5: -Coffee giant Starbucks has named Laxman Narasimhan, an Indian origin, as the new CEO on Thursday. The 55-year-old, who graduated from Pune University (now Savitribai Phule Pune University), is a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands.