Starbucks recently announced a leadership change: Brian Niccol will replace Laxman Narasimhan as chairman and CEO.

Niccol, the current head of Chipotle Mexican Grill, will officially begin his new role on September 9. Until then, Starbucks’ CFO Rachel Ruggeri will serve as interim CEO.

This change in leadership has created a lot of excitement on social media. Among the many discussions, a month-long interview with Narasimhan has gained viral attention. In the interview, Narasimhan talked about his approach to maintaining work-life balance and revealed that he doesn’t work beyond 6 pm.

In the video, Narasimhan explains his work boundaries, saying, “If anyone at Starbucks takes a minute of my time after 6 p.m., they can be sure it’s important.”

His statement sparked widespread discussion online, especially in light of his recent departure from Starbucks.

Users also shared a video of the former CEO giving an interview, saying, “This interview will always be remembered as the interview that led to the firing of the Starbucks CEO.”

In an interview with Fortune Magazine, Narasimhan, 57, explained his philosophy on work-life balance, stressing the importance of free time and pointing out that his workday ends at 6 p.m. unless it is a particularly important matter.

Who is Brian Niccol replacing Laxman Narasimhan?

Brian Niccol has led Chipotle Mexican Grill since March 2018, initially as CEO and director and as chairman of the board since March 2020. Prior to Chipotle, Niccol was CEO of Taco Bell, where he also held positions such as chief marketing and innovation officer and president.

His career began in brand management at Procter & Gamble. Niccol has also held leadership positions at Pizza Hut and served on several boards, including Walmart Inc. and previously KB Home and Harley-Davidson. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.